Sergio Parisse's Top 14 season starts off with a perplexing red card

Talismanic number 8 Sergio Parisse suffered the unfortunate distinction of receiving a controversial red card in his opening Top 14 match of the 2018/2019 season. Despite being a man down, Stade Francais were easily able to handle recently-promoted Perpignan. The incident occurred on the back of a restart, with Stade already holding a commanding 29-3 first half lead. Parisse had just enough time to collect the kick off and immediately brace for impact. A split second later Perpignan flanker Alan Brazo came in for an upright tackle at full pace, running face-first into Parisse's shoulder. What…