The refereeing in this match was appalling. These yellow and red card penalties have turned what should be a contest into a lob-sided circus. Jim Flemings refereeing in 1995 when South africa played Samoa was the most abysmal adjudications in the history of rugby world cups but this chap whoever he was, wasn't too far behind. He just killed the game as far as a good contest was concerned and it will be remembered as a non-event. Ireland deserved to win and showed great strength in their forward pack. And if they want to win by killing their brain cells by playing eight man rugby so be it. But it along with this referee does nothing to foster the spirit of the game. :angry:
TRhing-me
Roar Rookie
The refereeing in this match was appalling. These yellow and red card penalties have turned what should be a contest into a lob-sided circus. Jim Flemings refereeing in 1995 when South africa played Samoa was the most abysmal adjudications in the history of rugby world cups but this chap whoever he was, wasn't too far behind. He just killed the game as far as a good contest was concerned and it will be remembered as a non-event. Ireland deserved to win and showed great strength in their forward pack. And if they want to win by killing their brain cells by playing eight man rugby so be it. But it along with this referee does nothing to foster the spirit of the game. :angry: