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WATCH: Mike Brown escaped a red card for this series of kicks at Conor Murray’s head

Published 18:48 27 Feb 2016 GMT

Updated 21:26 27 Feb 2016 GMT

Evan Fanning
WATCH: Mike Brown escaped a red card for this series of kicks at Conor Murray’s head

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The game was in the balance.

Ultan Dillane and Josh Van Der Flier had just combined for a break that meant so much more than gaining 20 yards of Twickenham turf. Ireland were close to the England line and the home side were desperate. They conceded a penalty but it could have been worse. Mike Brown's series of kicks at the ball, ended up connecting with Conor Murray's face. The first kick attempt to kick clear the ball was legitimate. The second, on the way back, was, if you are being generous, was accidental. But the third and fourth were, at best, reckless. At worst he should have been off the field. Romain Poite and the TMO decided otherwise. 'Accidental' was the verdict. Judge for yourself here. Those watching at home certainly disagreed with the Twickenham officials. https://twitter.com/CLOCOOL/status/703650902406778880 https://twitter.com/Walkerdavid32/status/703650620503408640 https://twitter.com/The_Offload/status/703650237773119488 https://twitter.com/colmshan1990/status/703650162086944768

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WATCH: Mike Brown escaped a red card for this series of kicks at Conor Murray's head