Joe Schmidt urges player to 'stay away from media' after online abuse
The Wallabies were incensed that Jac Morgan's clearout on Tizzano during the lead-up to Hugo Keenan's last-minute try in the 29-26 loss in Melbourne went unpunished by the match officials.
Lions fly-half Finn Russell had criticised Tizzano for his reaction to the challenge, claiming that he "obviously holds his head and tried to get a penalty from it" while ex-England flanker James Haskell suggested Tizzano should have seen red for "diving".
Nonetheless, Schmidt has come forward with evidence to back the legitimacy of the impact.
Tizzano has been omitted from the squad for Saturday's third Test in Sydney, and although not due to concussion, Schmidt believes the break will do the flanker good.
"He's had a really tough week. He's copped a lot of online abuse," Schmidt remarked.
"The only thing I'd say in defence of Carlo is that there were just over 54 Gs of force that went directly through the neck, which is enough to cause serious injury, although not to a rugby player who is as well conditioned as Carlo.
"We are all aware of Newton's third law – for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Carlo Tizzano (Image: Steve Christo - Corbis via Getty Images)
"When that force hits him and the speed of his head collapsing down, he recoiled out the back of the ruck. I don't think he wanted to recoil like that, but that's the nature of force. That there is an equal and opposite reaction.
"We weren't sure about him on Tuesday. He was still pretty sore. He was great today (Thursday). He was right back to the irrepressible character he is.
"I've advised Carlo to stay away from the media full stop, and the opinions that are out there. For Carlo, it's better that he sits this one out."
With Rob Valetini sidelined due to a calf injury, Tom Hooper steps in as blindside flanker, while prop Taniela Tupou is set for his first appearance for Australia in 2025, filling in for the injured Allan Alaalatoa, and Nic White takes the scrum-half spot in what will be his final match for the Wallabies.
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