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[sparky]

Really terrible refereeing before the First Try. Appalling. That would be shameful at junior level.

Bad refereeing for the Second Try. It was a clear knock-on.

Why do World Rugby let the French nominate referees who are clearly sub-Test level for important internationals?

[sparky]

@bones said in NH International Rugby:

Holy shit just saw the lead up to the first try too. That's crooked refereeing.

Great comments from Sam Warburton on that dodgy first try "I would livid if I was Owen Farrell and England."

[sparky]

Farrell with a kick 47m but in the centre. Edge of his range. Wide. Pulled it. 17-14

[sparky]

Dumb, dumb, dumb from Jonny Hill. Stupid penalty. In at the side and kick the ball.

The Welsh Half Back with a quick tap and in.

[sparky]

Elliott Daly was asleep there too. 22-14

[sparky]

Kick over. Wales 24 England 14

[sparky]

Farrell with a penalty. 24-17 with 27 minutes to go.

[sparky]

Sorry to bang on about this, but the ref is atrocious.

[Bones]

@sparky said in NH International Rugby:

who are clearly sub-Test level for important internationals?

Thing is, they're typically not bad, but the way they make calamitous calls makes it appear they're on the take! Both those tries with absurd calls just ignoring reality.

[Bones]

Youngs is having a brilliant 6n.

[sparky]

Ben Youngs in for England. Wales defence is struggling when England up the tempo. 24-22

[sparky]

24-24 with 18 minutes to go.

[sparky]

Itoje penalised four times now for offside. Time for a card?

[sparky]

Sheedy with the kick. Over. 27-24 to Wales with 14 minutes to play.

[sparky]

Another soft penalty by England when they had possession. Sheedy with another shot at goal over. Wales 30 England 24 with ten minutes to go.

[sparky]

Faletau has been excellent for Wales, strong work rate.

[sparky]

That penalty against Robson looked harsh.

[Bones]

England discipline is shithouse. Robson and that mullet lock have given away crucial penalties that are as dumb as you'll ever see

[sparky]

Sheedy with another shot at goal. Over again. 33-24 with 5 and a half minutes to play.

[Bones]

Imagine what Wales would do to the ABs.