According to someone on the Sarries board, KD asked if it had occurred in this phase, meaning since the last restart, but his use of the word phase confused the TMO so she said no.
I can't corroborate this as I didn't watch the match.
According to someone on the Sarries board, KD asked if it had occurred in this phase, meaning since the last restart, but his use of the word phase confused the TMO so she said no.
I can't corroborate this as I didn't watch the match.
Yes this is about right, He asked was it more than 1 phase ago, TMO said Yes, then He said He couldn't review ...play on
I read that it was the TMO's first time in that role. That said, it was the ref's misuse of the word phase that caused the problem. He should have asked since the last restart or start of play.
Yes, I thought at the time that Dickson was talking nonsense. He's just not very good at this.
The TMO was weak and Dickson clearly doesn't know the protocol. The sport deserves better.
I read that it was the TMO's first time in that role. That said, it was the ref's misuse of the word phase that caused the problem. He should have asked since the last restart or start of play.
The TMO was Claire Hodnett who has regularly performed that role over the past few seasons. Dicko's use of the word phase was the problem, IMHO.
I'll try and find where I read that then. That makes KD's foul up even worse.
The TMO was Claire Hodnett who has regularly performed that role over the past few seasons. Dicko's use of the word phase was the problem, IMHO.
I agree if that's the case. Phase is a general word that could apply to the period between restarts but it's become regularly used to mean the bit between each tackle/ruck/maul to the point where it is virtually a rugby term.
Just seen it on the Newcastle v Leicester preview. Doesn't look like much room for mitigation.
So Farrell should have seen red but because of the officials incompetence, he ends up winning the match for Sarries 🙄
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