Poll: Is it OK to refuse to wear a second-placed medal?

  • 04/11/2019
Poll: Is it OK to refuse to wear a second-placed medal?

England fans and players have been criticised for their conduct after being defeated by South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.

After Springboks' captain Siya Kolisi led his team to a triumphant 32-12 victory at Yokohama International Stadium, England struggled to conceal their dejection as South Africa became the proud recipients of the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time. 

A number of English players showed total disdain for their second-place awards, with star lock Maro Itoje snubbing the medal by refusing to have it around his neck.

Prop Kyle Sinckler, who was out of the game early due to a nasty collision with Itoje's elbow, was filmed ripping off the medal as soon as he received it.

England coach Eddie Jones, 59, also removed the runner-up memento as well as prop Joe Marler. 

The actions have been largely labelled as "disrespectful" and "petulant" on social media.

Is it OK to refuse to wear a second-placed medal?

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