Vintcent saw red early in the second half after making head to head contact with Ireland full back Hugo Keenan
Ross Vintcent received a red card in the Italy vs. Ireland Six Nations match for head-to-head contact with Hugo Keenan. The yellow card issued on-field was upgraded to a red after review due to a lack of mitigation. Italy was able to replace Vintcent after 20 minutes due to a trial rule. The red card was given following World Rugby guidelines on head contact, which include assessing the degree of danger and potential mitigation. The Bunker review system allowed for the upgrade of the yellow card while play continued.
