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Ollie Lawrence Offers Apology After Controversial Incident in Bath’s Loss to Northampton
Ollie Lawrence has publicly expressed regret for his involvement in an event that led to the sin binning of England teammate Alex Mitchell during Bath’s recent Gallagher Premiership match against Northampton on Sunday. The clash occurred during a tackle at Franklin’s Gardens, resulting in Lawrence falling to the ground while holding his face after the collision with Mitchell.
Referee Anthony Woodthorpe issued a yellow card to Mitchell in light of the incident. Observers noted that Lawrence seemed to smile when the decision was made, as teammate Finn Russell prepared to kick the subsequent penalty.
In response to criticism that he may have overreacted, Lawrence took to his X account to share his thoughts. He stated, “Apologies if my actions today offended anyone. On review, I understand the frustration voiced! I’ll be better.” This acknowledgment of his actions aims to address the concerns raised by fans and commentators alike.
Earlier in the match, Lawrence had drawn ire from the home crowd following a late shoulder charge that left George Hendy unable to continue playing. The match concluded with Northampton narrowly defeating Bath 35-34, as Fin Smith converted a penalty in the waning moments, marking just the second loss of the season for the league leaders. This defeat came just a week after Bath had achieved a stunning 68-10 victory over Saracens, a remarkable turnaround that underscores the unpredictable nature of the sport.
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