With less than ten minutes remaining on the clock at Twickenham on Saturday, and Ireland in a dangerous attacking position, Mike Brown made contact with Conor Murray's head at a ruck.
The England fullback made several attempts to kick the ball. It resulted in Murray requiring stitches close to his eye.
Many believed Brown should have been punished for the incident.
The news broke at lunchtime:
England full-back Mike Brown has not been cited for kicking Conor Murray in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland,
— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) February 29, 2016
Mike Brown will NOT be cited for his boot to the head of Conor Murray in England's win over Ireland. #6Nations
— Alex Spink (@alexspinkmirror) February 29, 2016
Post-match, England coach Eddie Jones defended his player saying the referee made a judgement on the incident at the time.
Well, the referee adjudicated on it mate and it was fair. If the ball's on the ground then you're allowed to kick it aren't you?
On Twitter, Brown was of a similar opinion.
@dionwesty thank you! Video ref clearly showed I didn't and kicked the ball.
— Mike Brown (@mikebrown_15) February 28, 2016
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