Kirton warns of violence
NZPA London New Zealand’s rugby union matches in Wales later this month could erupt into violence, a former All Black, Earl Kirton, has said. Kirton, now an England divisional, selector and coach of the Middlesex team, said he was alarmed by rough play by Swansea, one of four Welsh clubs to play the All Blacks, against Harlequins at Twickenham on Sunday. “It wasn’t necessary at all — Harlequins are a side full
of youngsters,” he said, adding that if the same thing happened against the All Blacks, Swansea could expect some retaliation. Swansea’s captain, Geoff Wheel, denied Kirton’s accusation, saying that the referee constantly stopped play. "Players get more and more frustrated when there are stoppages every minute, and it just means they go in harder next time,” he said. Swansea beat Harlequins, 24-9, to retain its unbeaten record this season.
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