Berthoumieu given 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Wafer

France back-row Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for 12 matches for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.

The suspension rules the 25-year-old out of Saturday's semi-final against England and either the bronze match or final on 27 September, plus a further 10 domestic matches through to March 2026.

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