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VIDEO: Did refereeing decisions gift the Highlanders victory over the Lions?
By Liam Dunseath
Rugby analyst and coach Liam Dunseath has cast his eye over the British and Irish Lions match with the Highlanders and he doesn't like what he sees.
While it was a highly entertaining match, a number of contentious refereeing decisions will have stuck in the craw of many a Lions supporter.
Captain Sam Warburton blamed the British and Irish Lions’ poor discipline for their 23-22 defeat to the Highlanders, but as the video shows, some of the decisions on the night merit a second look.
Liam Dunseath is the former Iran National 7s coach and England Rugby Analyst who worked with Eddie Jones in the last Six Nations.
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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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