So now we wait on the lottery that is the citing/judicial system. I would expect Latu will get a week for the punch and at least another possible two for the lifting.
Skelton's effort in the Whitelock incident may or may not be punished as the player lifting the legs is the one who contributes to the "lift". The slam on McCaw should be overlooked as this is a standard Crusaders/ABs ploy to block anybody challenging the kicker and McCaw was bumped solidly but was not tackled. Third Skelton incident was a tackle. Player hadn't hit the ground yet from my viewing nd he bound with the hands and followed through with the shoulder, what's the problem.
Love the whinging and whining of Reid and McCaw. Every single time that the Crusaders are penalised either Reid or McCaw comes in bleating, then walks away eyeballing ref shaking head in the "how dare you penalise us." Made me laugh when the yellow was brought out.
On the game I was happy to see the fast and rugged defence of the Tahs from last year finally make an appearance. The handling is still a big problem but was better this week. I understand the structure that Chieka is playing with Beale at 12 but he is back to his long term trend in form, very average with lots of turnovers and woeful tackling. I have nightmares about him playing 12 for the Wallabies, or actually even being in the 23.