Has Burger been cited?

[Hardtackle]

Matfield belted him in the head too. They still retain their world champion status at that type of play. They're not known as the gougers for nothing.

The only thing in Kepu's defence is that he may have been nervous of giving away a penalty? That, or he's a pussy.

 

[Blob]

Maybe not. I'm pretty sure the IRB has not adopted Old Testament amendments to the Laws to include "An eye for a ruck infringement", so your post is somewhat redundant to the point of the thread.

Heh heh. Fair enough. I was surprised that nobody seemed to notice it is all. Last comment on it from me.

 

[Hardtackle]

Is Pocock even trying to support his own weight there, while he has his hand on the ball?

More so than Burger?

 

[darkhorse]

What would you prefer?

Kepu goes in and smashes him then the Boks get a penalty. We lose the game.

OR, having the presence of mind not to do anything dumb.

 

[mark_s]

This clip is exhibit A as to why Bryce's referring of the ruck is just sooo wrong.

 

[Torn Hammy]

The thing about eye gouging is that it is such a deliberate act. You really have to focus on getting those fingers in there. Says a lot about the gouger.

 

[Scarfman]

He is not finished.

He will be on board until the next World Cup.

Really? OK, that's surprises me. Then ban him into the stone age.

 

[Blob]

The thing about eye gouging is that it is such a deliberate act. You really have to focus on getting those fingers in there. Says a lot about the gouger.

Nah, he was just being extremely careless and a bit of a berzerker. He wasn't deliberately going for the eyes I reckon. But then none of us will ever really know.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Is Pocock even trying to support his own weight there, while he has his hand on the ball?

Nice to see your concentrating on the biggest crime being committed in that scenario...

 

[Blob]

Hopefully Horwill has been cited for his high shot.

Hopefully Vickerman has been cited for his cheap shot taking out Heinrich Brussow.....

Breaking my promise here but... you can quite clearly see Pocock's hand holding the ball in while he rests stop the Saffa. FDP is looking at Bryce and asking for the penalty. Nothing. Then Burger comes in and goes the full psycho. Interesting little passage.

Edit: On second thoughts it's a little less sequential than that. All those components are there though.

 

[Sluggy]

What would he get cited for - eye gouging, shoulder charge or the one Paddy said to keep an eye on head high in the ruck?

Head high in the ruck, there is no argument about that one.

 

[Sluggy]

Why was Kepu just pointing it out? Get in there and smash him son, well within your rights.

Edit - someone already pointed out that this was in front of our posts.

 

[drewprint]

Kepu's only mistake was thinking Lawrence was a capable referee...

 

[Sluggy]

anyone got any links to footage?

Do you have images/gifs turned off -

 

[James Buchanan]

Wouldn't be happy thougnh if Kepu got pinged for a side entry...

Would have been even less happy if his involvement left a gaping great hole at post in the defensive line; letting the saffas through.

 

[What2040]

disgraceful by Kepu - thought rugby was the closest thing to being in the trenches. Hate to have that bloke next to me in a time of need - rather a kiwi

 

[PaarlBok]

Vok you cant cite Schalkie now, he still have to win the CC for WeePee. Please lock this thread. :''(

 

[Blue]

Really? OK, that's surprises me. Then ban him into the stone age.

Guys. You won. We accepted and congratulated. Move on.

 

[Sully]

Yes we should move on. Just like the kiwis did. When that bloke need that other bloke in the head.

 

[What2040]

Yes we should move on. Just like the kiwis did. When that bloke need that other bloke in the head.

fair enough Sully