'Robbed' - Fans furious as Angus Gardner non-call saves Scotland
A lot of neutrals have questioned referee Angus Gardner and his decision not to call off-side against Scotland in the dying moments of their 26-14 Six Nations win over Italy at Murrayfield.
With the score at 19-14 to the hosts but with Italy camped on the Scottish line, Gardner's TMO called for a knock-on against Italy, a call which infuriated captain Michele Lamaro and many neutrals watching online.
Despite Gardner twice penalising and warning Scotland for offside at the ruck, he instead deferred to his officials of a knock-on instead of penalising the Scots for a third time.
A few phases later Scotland broke up the pitch thanks to winger Duhan van der Merwe, who put Blair Kinghorn away on his inside to seal the win for the home side.
Twitter was furious with many Irish fans in particular taking exception to the non-call by the Australian referee.
Scotland will likely finish the Six Nations in third as a result of the win Gregor Townsend will no doubt be breathing a sigh of relief.
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The nsw and qld teams do look stronger for 2025. Do you think Dan M might take longer to get success as he is new and has a new squad?
Also great mention of the Penrith Emus. The neglect of rugby in Sydney outside the 'traditional' private school areas has had a lasting effect with many sports fans in Sydney. They wouldn't know or care when the wallabies play.
Go to commentsplaying in the wrong Premiership mate...
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