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Sid Squid · 25-02-12, 05:12 PM

Am I alone in thinking that was a harsh decision?

25-02-12, 05:15 PM

Yep, was harsh IMO.

25-02-12, 05:44 PM

Well Wales were lucky IMO.

jonny.boyd · 25-02-12, 05:44 PM

Looked like it was down to me.. hard call though

25-02-12, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny.boyd

Looked like it was down to me.. hard call though

I thought it was down too tbh but understand why it wasn't given.

MisterTommyH · 25-02-12, 05:50 PM

The 'inexperianced' England team were better. Went down hill from when we changed scrum half and fly half.

It wasn't a harsh decision to sin-bin. England had a clear line to try and he tackled a man without the ball - he knew he would get binned and in the end it was worth it. Unforgivable to England not to take advantage of the extra man.

Thought a couple of refing decisions lost it for England. The knock-on that got Wales all the way up the field (and the ref was heard on mic later saying "I thought it came off his head").

Also that try at the end. IMO the ball was down behind the line when you compare the two angles (one from behind showed it grounded, but is unclear when it's over the line, the one from the front then shows when it is grounded it's behind the line - although you can't see the actual grounding because there is a leg in the way). I can understand why it wasn't given, although IMO it was questionable about whether it was under control when it was grounded.

Sid Squid · 25-02-12, 05:50 PM

Odd decision at the end, the TV shows it actually goes down at least once and possibly in the fumbling, twice. Enjoyed it anyway.

26-02-12, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy H

Also that try at the end. IMO the ball was down behind the line when you compare the two angles (one from behind showed it grounded, but is unclear when it's over the line, the one from the front then shows when it is grounded it's behind the line - although you can't see the actual grounding because there is a leg in the way). I can understand why it wasn't given, although IMO it was questionable about whether it was under control when it was grounded.

The angle from the touchline shows Strettle tackled and landing on the ball before the line. He's then rolled over onto his back, his arm underneath the ball so the ball is not in contact with the ground to be a valid try. George North then rolls the ball back where it does ground outside the in-goal area. That is what it appears to me so I can see why the TMO ruled it to be inconclusive .

BanannaMan · 26-02-12, 03:39 AM

Say what you will.
In the end.....All that matters is the score.

Cymru Am Byth !!!

26-02-12, 09:22 AM

It was a try and a knock on.... Bad Reffing and we will sort it next yr

25-02-12, 05:12 PM	#11
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: England vs Wales Am I alone in thinking that was a harsh decision? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

25-02-12, 05:15 PM	#12
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: England vs Wales Yep, was harsh IMO.

25-02-12, 05:44 PM	#13
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: England vs Wales Well Wales were lucky IMO.

25-02-12, 05:44 PM	#14
jonny.boyd Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 215	Re: England vs Wales Looked like it was down to me.. hard call though

25-02-12, 05:50 PM	#16
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: England vs Wales The 'inexperianced' England team were better. Went down hill from when we changed scrum half and fly half. It wasn't a harsh decision to sin-bin. England had a clear line to try and he tackled a man without the ball - he knew he would get binned and in the end it was worth it. Unforgivable to England not to take advantage of the extra man. Thought a couple of refing decisions lost it for England. The knock-on that got Wales all the way up the field (and the ref was heard on mic later saying "I thought it came off his head"). Also that try at the end. IMO the ball was down behind the line when you compare the two angles (one from behind showed it grounded, but is unclear when it's over the line, the one from the front then shows when it is grounded it's behind the line - although you can't see the actual grounding because there is a leg in the way). I can understand why it wasn't given, although IMO it was questionable about whether it was under control when it was grounded.

25-02-12, 05:50 PM	#17
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: England vs Wales Odd decision at the end, the TV shows it actually goes down at least once and possibly in the fumbling, twice. Enjoyed it anyway. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

26-02-12, 03:39 AM	#19
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Re: England vs Wales Say what you will. In the end.....All that matters is the score. Cymru Am Byth !!! __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

26-02-12, 09:22 AM	#20
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: England vs Wales It was a try and a knock on.... Bad Reffing and we will sort it next yr

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