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Nathan Sharpe (72)
How did Bryce go last night - havent seen it yet
From live watching there were a few WTF moments. Will comment more when I watch replay.How did Bryce go last night - havent seen it yet
70 percent ball and lost the game. They tried something different other than running into brick walls that was throwing the ball from right to left and vice versa then ran into a brick wall.WOW! I would have to say that is the first bok supporter that I have said that. Thanks.
Pretty sure Paarl said it right after the game. They're not all badWOW! I would have to say that is the first bok supporter that I have said that. Thanks.
Pretty sure Paarl said it right after the game. They're not all bad
As for Bryce, was the white card in the Tahs/Rebs the first time we've seen it used? They definitely made it count.
From what I saw of the H'Landers v 'Saders Peyper was pretty good but i gather there some controversy at the end I havent caught up withLawrence (M) has been too pedantic for mine. Both games have been dour slogfests with both sides struggling for continuity. This isn't entirely the refs fault but his high penalty count doesn't help.
I have been quite impressed with the work of Jaco Peyper, and I think he has been the standout ref of the last few weeks.
I really rate Mark Lawrence and the ref I'd pick if I had to pick one to ref a rugby match. Most of the mistakes he makes is not about favouring one team or the home team but more about trying his best to let the game flow and most dont understand the advantage laws that well. Mistakes there will always be but his player management by far the best of any ref in world rugby. He have this comminucation method thats second to none and always a treat listening to his remarks.Interestingly, in the two games Mark Lawrence refereed there was a try in the first 10 minutes in the first one, hasn't been one since in 150 minutes of rugby... I said it was a shame that he wasn't apart of the WC and now I'm wondering if that was actually the right decision.
I have been quite impressed with the work of Jaco Peyper, and I think he has been the standout ref of the last few weeks.
He got that spot on. The first scrum (Highlanders feed) was awarded before time was up, this "ended" through a turnover occurring.This is always a funny one. The controversy is most likely about a scrum turnover after 80mins, and if it results in the end of a game.
The laws can be interpreted to say both. It definitely leans towards ending the game, but there is a good argument to say ending the game goes against common sense (and that the rules don't in fact state an opinion on ending the game).
I'd love to know what the IRB's official stance is. My gut feeling says Peyper's decision is the official interpretation but will need to do some digging first.
He got that spot on. The first scrum (Highlanders feed) was awarded before time was up, this "ended" through a turnover occurring.
The 2nd scrum (Crusaders feed) was awarded after time was up so it's the end of the game.
It's a tough break but it's correct in law.
It's treated as a new scrum.It just depends whether a turnover scrum feed is considered a scrum reset, or a new scrum. The terminology in law 20 says the ref must order a "new scrum" (I doubt it was written with law 5 in mind), but anyway, they seem to go with that.