James Horwill cleared of stamping ahead of Saturday's final test in Sydney
Horwill cleared of stamping allegations in time to lead Australia out against the Lions on Saturday.
In a press conference that was held after the news was released that Australian rugby captain James Horwill had been cleared of foul play for the second time the Australian stated that he felt 'vindicated' by the ruling - "I was confident because I know what happened and I'm glad the right result was made in the end."
Horwill's right to walk free has not been received with the warmest of welcomes by the British and Irish Lions supporters as well as the International Rugby Board. Many can not believe that the 28 year-old-lock has not been banned after Lions player Alun Wyn Jones had to stitch up his wounded eye after the Aussie captain stamped on his head three minutes in to the first test.
Horwill will now be able to concentrate fully on Saturday's series decider which has given the Wallabies a massive boost knowing that their captain will be able to lead them through one of their "biggest games since the World Cup final in 2003."
Although there are positives to this ruling - now if the Lions do win the third test and thus the series on Saturday the Australians can have no complaints or excuses for losing the game and they will not be able to undermine the win. First however, the Lions' final tour game must be played and won.
In a press conference that was held after the news was released that Australian rugby captain James Horwill had been cleared of foul play for the second time the Australian stated that he felt 'vindicated' by the ruling - "I was confident because I know what happened and I'm glad the right result was made in the end."
Horwill's right to walk free has not been received with the warmest of welcomes by the British and Irish Lions supporters as well as the International Rugby Board. Many can not believe that the 28 year-old-lock has not been banned after Lions player Alun Wyn Jones had to stitch up his wounded eye after the Aussie captain stamped on his head three minutes in to the first test.
Horwill will now be able to concentrate fully on Saturday's series decider which has given the Wallabies a massive boost knowing that their captain will be able to lead them through one of their "biggest games since the World Cup final in 2003."
Although there are positives to this ruling - now if the Lions do win the third test and thus the series on Saturday the Australians can have no complaints or excuses for losing the game and they will not be able to undermine the win. First however, the Lions' final tour game must be played and won.
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