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Paddy O’Brien has publicly humiliated Stuart Dickinson’s handling of the New Zealand verses Italy match by criticizing his performance after pressure from both coaching staff.
The Italian coaching staff claimed that a penalty try should have been given, while Steve Hansen complained that Dickinson was guessing.
Has Paddy O’Brien overstepped the mark? Yes he has.
The IRB at the end of the year may in fact part ways with O’Brien, judging by this outburst towards Australia’s most experienced referee.
Bryce Lawrence didn’t get humiliated publicy for his dodgy performance in the England versus Australia game only two weeks ago, which many rugby commentators labelled as “pathetic”, and “nanny like.”
Jonathan Kaplan’s performance on the weekend highlights more inconsistencies with O’Brien’s decision to criticize Dickinson.
Both teams were served injustice at the calls whipped out by Kaplan.
Paddy O’Brien now has taken it one step too far. Hopefully this latest blunder encourages the IRB to part ways with him.
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