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Monster hit from 130kg back row hailed as 'tackle of the season'
By Ian Cameron
London Irish's 130kg back row So'otala Fa'aso'o has likely claimed the tackle of the Gallagher Premiership season with a bone-crushing hit on Saracens second row Hugh Tizard at the Stone X arena.
The 20 stone 4Ib No.8 lined up Tizard and delivered a hit that echoed around the stadium, leaving Tizard folded like a deck chair.
Fans on social media were quick to note the legitimacy and enormity of the tackle, as Fa'aso'o hit Tizard square in the sternum. The impact was so severe that Tizard was left gasping for air, but the hit was deemed legal by the officials.
The tackle has been widely praised by fans and pundits alike, with many hailing it as one of the best tackles of the season.
Fa'aso'o's tackle was a great moment in the game, but it was Saracens who very much had the last laugh. A strong first-half display from Declan Kidney's men wasn't nearly enough as the Saracens turned the screw in the second half, with London Irish ultimately losing 45-21 to the home side.
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