Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

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15/09/2025 21:35

France flanker handed 12-match suspension
Manaé Feleu also banned owing to a high tackle

The France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for biting the Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final and will miss the semi-final against England on Saturday.

France will also be without their captain, Manaé Feleu, as she has been banned for a high tackle during the game against Ireland. Both players are appealing against the sanctions.

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