Kurtley Beale has called for rugby union to consider introducing extra-time or golden point after the Wallabies were held to their second draw against South Africa in less than a month.
Both sides were left feeling flat after the 27-27 stalemate in Bloemfontein, which came after an enthralling six-try contest with plenty of momentum swings.
“I think you’ve definitely got to look into it,” Beale said.
“A five minute break, or maybe a 10-minute break up on the Highveld just to get the oxygen in the lungs a bit … and get back into it.
“It’s just a dull feeling.
“There’s no proper result, I feel like it’s just a bit of a dead rubber kind of thing.
“It’s a lot of mixed emotions.
“Both teams thought they should have won and for the fans, really, it probably would be better for them to get a certain result.”
All Blacks and British and Irish Lions players backed the concept of extra time after their drawn series earlier this year.
But World Rugby hasn’t budged and purists want the game to stay the way it is.
Beale was the matchwinner for the Wallabies the last time they played in the Free State, kicking the last-gasp penalty that secured them a rare win at altitude.
But he was left incensed when a penalty was awarded to the Springboks with less than two minutes remaining on Sunday morning (AEST), with referee Ben O’Keeffe ruling Marika Koroibete illegally used his hands in the ruck.
Elton Jantjies couldn’t replicate Beale’s heroics from seven years ago and pushed his shot on goal wide, ensuring the match ended all square.
“I thought Marika did a really good job there at stealing the ball. It was fair play,” Beale said.
“We came here to win, mate. You obviously get frustrated.
“When you’re out there competing in a Test match, the blood’s boiling and the adrenaline’s pumping.
“Although we’re very disappointed, I feel like as a group we’re progressing and that’s a really good sign for us.”
redbull
Guest
The penalty goals from the 22 was a great way to solve a final. I only saw it once in like 2010 or 2009. Cardiff was involved but I can'r recall the opposition, Northampton, or maybe it was Leinster. The poor bugger who missed...
stagman
Guest
Wrong, if the game is drawn at full time that's it. If you not capable after 80 mins, too bad. Unfortunately Beale is used to having free passes and exceptions made for him through out his rugby career, so of course he would say what he did.
Tom G
Guest
If you can't get the job done in 80 minutes then walk away with what you got. Golden point is a blight on the NRL
Taylorman
Guest
Yes why have the break? Second half should start with the knowledge that the first points scored in a draw after the final whistle is the winner...play till they score, or drop with cramp...
Apelu
Guest
There is no need for golden point; he needs to stop the opposition running through him and score tries.
Smiggle Jiggle
Roar Guru
I would approve of extra time in test matches, and only by a converted try.
Taylorman
Guest
So world cup finals get shared?
Garth
Guest
Isn't that called " half time"?
Harry Jones
Expert
Scrum until one pack wins or planks
Terry Tavita
Guest
go to 15 min each way..whoever scores a try wins..not drop goal or penalty goal coz everyone will try milking one..
Its OK Harry, you'll get over the moment soon enough. ;)
Cuw
Guest
LOL the funny part of it : " “A five minute break, or maybe a 10-minute break up on the Highveld just to get the oxygen in the lungs a bit … and get back into it. ""
Cuw
Guest
excuse the guy, he was suffering from being run over at least 3 times during the match. a nice way to divert the attention from the personal performance :P
Mike Julz
Guest
That's a big no no. Remember this is a tournament with no finals. So there's no point for golden points. A draw is a draw. And if two teams end up with the same wins and points, then other things factor in, like points differential. Also bonus points is vital.
wilbur
Guest
If needs be you play extra time if it is a part of a knock out comp. NO coin. No Golden point. A draw is a fair result. There has been 80mins to try to win. If you cant win too bad.
Hello
Roar Rookie
AGree and golden point should never be used.
Hoy
Roar Guru
Disagree... I don't get it. I have no problems with a draw. None whatsoever.
Mark
Guest
absolutely not if you can't win it in normal time you don't deserve to win it in extra time with luck because you happen to be the one with possession idiotic idea dreamt up by idiotic commentators with little clue about the game
Kirky
Roar Rookie
Exactly mate a draw is a draw and always has been, but seeing as the Great one, "KB'' has spoken, who knows?
RobC
Roar Guru
This isnt the 1st time for me: - I agreed with KB before - McD is nice to eat once in a while - along with the odd selfie with friends