Vintcent received red card for head contact in Italy

Italy's Ross Vintcent was sent off during the Six Nations match against Ireland after making head-to-head contact with Ireland's Hugo Keenan. Initially shown a yellow card, the decision was upgraded to a red after a review. Under new rules, Vintcent's red card allowed Italy to replace him after 20 minutes. This change aims to reduce the impact of accidental head contact, allowing teams to maintain player numbers. Referees now follow a four-step process to assess head contact incidents. They can issue a 20-minute red card for non-deliberate fouls, while deliberate acts still result in a permanent red card.