England mobile phone ban imposed for Rugby World Cup matchdays

• England party briefed following Wales betting scandal• Six suspicious incidents of approaches in 2015 tournamentEngland players and staff have been told not to use their mobile phones on World Cup matchdays amid the Wales betting scandal that has rocked the tournament in Japan.With the World Cup still reeling from the bombshell that Rob Howley has flown home in disgrace it has emerged that England were briefed by World Rugby’s integrity unit days after Wales were made aware that their attack coach was suspected breached betting and anti-corruption regulations. Related: Wales attempt to stead…

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