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Originally Posted by Osem
It's not as simple as all that is it. Imagine how the losing side in a RWC final would feel having lost out because the ref decided to ignore a major rule and use his judgement instead. Suddenly 'common sense' becomes bad refereeing at best and favouritism at worst. Had Warburton not been sent off and France gone out I dare say the French would have had quite a bit to say about that decision and I don't think they'd have been praising the ref for using his common sense.
The IRB defined the rule quite clearly so from what I can see the ref. had no choice in the matter. If the rules regarding these situations are rewritten to allow more 'interpretation' by the ref. and require consultation with the other match officials before decisions are made in such cases then that might be the best, if not perfect, way to deal with this matter.
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Try telling that to many British supporters of Wales yesterday and even you seem unhappy at the decision looking at your previous post of 214.
