RWC 2011 SF1 - Wales v France

[aussie1st]

Definitely wasted a chance to get level.

 

[Scotty]

Tipping a player almost 180 degrees and dropping him is a textbook red-card. I'm sure people will disagree, and if they are right Sam will get to play next week. But Rolland didn't exactly make an incorrect decision (as it currently seems).

All good and well if there is consistency but fact is there isn't and it wasn't the time for him to be Robinson Caruso.

 

[Garryowen]

Sad but fair call.

France have been totally shit.

 

[white lightning]

Talking bullshit there is plenty of disincentive with yellow and go on report

 

[XVProps]

Got to the game late. Just saw the tackle. Right decsision I think. Dangerous position and tackler didn't pull out.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Fox has just showed the unhappiness from the Arms Park. The bouncers at the pubs in Cardiff will probably be busy tonight.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Horan says card was result of panic.
Horan is god.
Ergo Roland panicked


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[Slim 293]

Is Jamie Roberts the player of the tournament?

 

[Inside Shoulder]

All good and well if there is consistency but fact is there isn't and it wasn't the time for him to be Robinson Caruso.

Agree totally
Was he a baritone?


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[Victorian Reds Fan]

Tough, but fair call.

 

[Bruwheresmycar]

All good and well if there is consistency but fact is there isn't and it wasn't the time for him to be Robinson Caruso.

Why is it inconsistent? Have there been any similar spear tackles that refs have let go during the WC?

Players know if they tip a player over 90 degrees, they are getting yellow or red. This happened the whole super15 and Tri Nations. I reckon it is one of the clearest rules we have in rugby.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Horrible thought. Fast forward 24 hours. What if Sir David of Bam gets similar treatment? We would be absolutely stuffed.

The Boyo's are doing awesomely well considering they are 14 vs 15, missing their Captain, #1 choice 5/8, and a first choice front rower.

 

[mark_s]

Horrible thought. Fast forward 24 hours. What if Sir David of Bam gets similar treatment? We would be absolutely stuffed.

The Boyo's are doing awesomely well considering they are 14 vs 15, missing their Captain, #1 choice 5/8, and a first choice front rower.

I reckon quade is more likley

 

[mark_s]

the funny thing is that the welsh are still in this up toi their eyeballs. The french seem to be getting worse as the game goes on.

 

[John the baptist]

No one would have complained if the Welsh 7 was yellow carded. Because that is what 90 percent of the referees do. You just don't set a precedent this late in the tournament. Red cards for spear tackles haven't ever been the case. That is a rubbish call.

I'm sorry, but a red card ruins the game.

A red card may well ruin the game - but that is absolutely no basis for not giving a red card.

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Try saving steal there from Toby for mine.

 

[mark_s]

hook hooked

 

[Scotty]

Why is it inconsistent? Have there been any similar spear tackles that refs have let go during the WC?

Players know if they tip a player over 90 degrees, they are getting yellow or red. This happened the whole super15 and Tri Nations. I reckon it is one of the clearest rules we have in rugby.

Out of all the spear tackles you have seen in the last few years, what percentage do you think got red?

I suspect it would be lower than 5%.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Hook has been hooked. Jones on.

This game will be remembered as one of What Ifs?

 

[Squeak]

A red card may well ruin the game - but that is absolutely no basis for not giving a red card.

I fact it's a pretty good reason not to concede one.