Rugby Greats Believe ‘Ridiculous’ and ‘Stupid’ Things in Wallabies’ Win over Springboks ‘Are Turning Off Our Fans’
Australia won the kicking battle and scored three tries from regathered kicks as a technology glitch and four yellow cards turned the finish chaotic.
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Sydney Morning Herald
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Rugby referee Andrea Piardi took iPhone calls in bizarre scenes during the Wallabies vs Springboks match.
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The comments do not hint at appeasement, but the technicians don't point their finger at the referee The article "I'm embarrassing" , "Protocolli ridiculousi" , "I don't blame Piardi": the debate on the crazy match Australia-South Africa seems to be the first on On Rugby.
Rugby greats believe ‘ridiculous’ and ‘stupid’ things in Wallabies’ win over Springboks ‘are turning off our fans’
Legendary rugby duo John Kirwan and Victor Matfield have hit out at the farcical situations that left the Wallabies defending with 11 players against the Springboks and referee Andrea Piardi needing a mobile phone to communicate with his TMO.
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