Chiefs vs Highlanders
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="577680" data-time="1462609229">
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<p>If this is a card, its a fucking joke.<br><br>
Ngatai was committed to the tackle (head down) before Dixon jumped into the tackle.<br><br>
Not his fault IMO</p>
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<p>But that's the rationale when jumping with eyes only the ball - and that leads to reds</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SouthernMan" data-cid="577689" data-time="1462609430">
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<p>Absolutely pathetic that isn't a red card.<strong> The reasoning behind it staying at yellow was The fact Dixon landed on his side.</strong> When should the luck of the victim impact on the punishment. Needed to be red.</p>
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<p>they used that reasoning for the red card on Le Roux...the fact he landed on his head.</p> -
<p>Hmmm this debate is typical of rugby forums</p>
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<p>1) Chiefs supporter: fckn ref, not even a penalty</p>
<p>2) Clan supporter: definite red, looking at a couple of weeks on the sidelines</p>
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<p>Take the patches off people...and this is coming from a Crusaders man :p</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="577692" data-time="1462609514">
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<p>But that's the rationale when jumping with eyes only the ball - and that leads to reds</p>
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<p>Not saying it's the right precedent but it's a reality</p>
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<p>Ngatai didnt jump, he was committed to tackle, Dixon jumped.</p> -
With a jumping player it is the defenders responsibility to wait until they land safely.
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Good call as a non red card I thought.<br><br>
A few other thoughts<br><br>
Naholo looks brilliant for first game back - some good runs, great kick chasing and a turnover also.<br><br>
Highlanders are reading the Chiefs attack. Chiefs need to mix it up - too much one dimensional wide passing from Weber.<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="577693" data-time="1462609535">
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<p>they used that reasoning for the red card on Le Roux...the fact he landed on his head.</p>
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<p>Exactly, and they also used it for the Kings' player to only give him yellow (player landed on back, not neck/head).</p> -
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<p>Ngatai didnt jump, he was committed to tackle, Dixon jumped.</p>
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<p>That's his point. No one jumped for the Le Roux tackle either. If the one last week was a red, so was that providing the player landed on his head ( i can't remember the exact wording).</p> -
My view. <br><br>
Incorrect call. <br><br>
Lowe on Fekitoa last year. Fekitoa jumped into the tackle, Lowe was YC'd. <br>
After the game Lowe's YC was rescinded as he wasn't at fault. <br><br>
This one looked spectacular but was basically the same. You can't blame a tackler when someone jumps into them. If you do then it adds fuel to the fire which says these rulings are unfair. <br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="bbarcs" data-cid="577701" data-time="1462609709">
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<p>The most important criteria for being a rugby referee is to be a fucking idiot.</p>
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<p>Says Joe Anonymous internet poster...</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hydro11" data-cid="577702" data-time="1462609749">
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<p>That's his point. No one jumped for the Le Roux tackle either. If the one last week was a red, so was that providing the player landed on his head ( i can't remember the exact wording).</p>
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<p>he wasnt jumping for the ball though, at the time Ngatai commits to him, Dixon is still on the ground, and ball bouncing off his shoulder, he then jumps.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Unco" data-cid="577682" data-time="1462609270">
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<p>At worst, Pryor should be getting a yellow too, as his was the one that was actually deliberate.</p>
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<p>Nothing about being deliberate in the laws. It's either a fair challenge or not.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="577687" data-time="1462609410">
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<p>Christ, if you're gonna jump into a tackle you've got to take responsibility for yourself. That's a dangerous move in of itself.</p>
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<p>Christ if you're going to tackle someone, make sure he's got the fucking ball before flipping him - no?</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SouthernMan" data-cid="577698" data-time="1462609670"><p>With a jumping player it is the defenders responsibility to wait until they land safely.</p></blockquote>
Pretty difficult when the guy actually jumps into you and you don't even know until it is too late.
