The Irishman is not averse to taking aim at the officiating having received several bans over recent years and he once again had issues at the weekend. It left him frustrated and in his post-match press conference the year-old went on to criticise the man in the middle, Paul Williams. The New Zealander was handed the game in preparation for the Six Nations where he will take charge of the opening match of the tournament between France and Wales.
An away team has the right to win the match. He has to learn, there were croc rolls and neck holds. It is clear there is a difference in interpretation in how the ball is played on the ground. Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Steve Borthwick has looked to pile pressure on Ireland and the referee ahead of Saturday's game. Ronan O'Gara has weighed in on the debate which followed Mack Hansen's ban. Part of the network. Light Dark.
Buy tickets. National Teams. Six Nations preparation The New Zealander was handed the game in preparation for the Six Nations where he will take charge of the opening match of the tournament between France and Wales. Colin Newboult 27 Jan David Skippers 27 Jan Colin Newboult 13 Jan
