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Two Hurricanes warned for foul play against Pocock
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Hurricanes Julian Savea and Gareth Evans have both been issued warnings following their loss against the Brumbies last night.
Both incidents took place less than ten minutes from each other, both went unsanctioned during play and both involved Wallaby David Pocock.
Number Eight Evans was ruled to have contravened Law 9.20 and was warned for making contact above the shoulders of his Brumbies opponent Pocock.
Upon further review he appeared to perform a neck roll in clearing Pocock from a ruck.
Winger Julian Savea was also warned for a reckless play - violating law 9.11 - where he lifted Pocock above horizontal when he flipped the Wallaby over clearing him from a ruck.
A warning may be issued by the SANZAAR Citing Commissioner for foul play incidents that are very close to, but in his opinion do not meet the Red Card threshold for citings.
Upon further review of the match footage the Citing Commissioner deemed a Warning was appropriate.
After a near perfect start, the eventual 24-12 loss was the Hurricanes' third in a row, while the Brumbies victory was their fourth in succession.
Despite their recent runs, the Hurricanes still sit fourth in the standings while the Brumbies need a few results to fall their way to have a chance at making the playoffs.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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