Lawes blind - sided the penalty fly half when the referee was gone . Referee Nigel ##es and his video - camera assistant agreed that the Lawes ’ tackle was within the regulations . If it had happened in a street outside the stadium he may well have been called to investigate if there were grounds for an assault charge . referee Gerrard stamped on Ander Herrera and was sent off . He subsequently apologised to his team - mates and fans . There has been no apology from Lawes for a violent act which cast a pall over an otherwise heroic shootout victory .
Lawes blind-sided the French fly half when the ball was gone . Referee Nigel Owens and his video-reviewing assistant agreed that the Lawes ’ tackle was within the regulations . If it had happened in a street outside the stadium police may well have been called to investigate if there were grounds for an assault charge . Steven Gerrard stamped on Ander Herrera and was sent off . He subsequently apologised to his team-mates and fans . There has been no apology from Lawes for a violent act which cast a pall over an otherwise heroic England victory .