Courtney Walsh has been given a two - match World Cup ban . The England lock was found guilty of a dangerous tackle against Argentina . `` Following a review of broadcast footage , Lawes was cited by Independent Citing Commissioner Murray Whyte ( Ireland ) under Law 10.4 ( a ) for striking Mario Ledesma with the knee , '' read a statement on the official Rugby World Cup web site . He will now miss England 's matches with France and Wales .
Courtney Walsh has been given a two - match World Cup ban . The England lock was found guilty of a dangerous tackle against Argentina . He will now miss England 's matches with France and Wales .