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Argentina's Lavanini sent off against England

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool C - England v Argentina - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - October 5, 2019 Argentina's Tomas Lavanini is shown a red card by referee Nigel Owens REUTERS/Issei Kato

TOKYO (Reuters) - Argentina's Tomas Lavanini was sent off for a dangerous high tackle on England captain Owen Farrell in their Rugby World Cup Pool C clash in Tokyo on Saturday.

Referee Nigel Owens sent Lavanini off in the 18th minute of the match.

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2019 - Pool C - England v Argentina - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - October 5, 2019 Argentina's Tomas Lavanini leaves the pitch after being shown a red card by referee Nigel Owens REUTERS/Matthew Childs

(Reporting by Jack Tarrant)

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