VIDEO: Parisse's bizarre red card
The opening round of the Top 14 saw one of the most puzzling red cards in history over the weekend.
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Italian Sergio Parisse was sent off for an ‘elbow to the face’ of an opponent during a match between Stade Francais and Perpignan. The catch? Parisse had the ball, after just fielding a kickoff.
Bracing for impact, Parisse shielded himself from the defender who took a very poor angle – flying in at the No.8 with a very questionable technique, before his head collided with Parisse’s shoulder.