Wallabies star James O’Connor and coach Dave Rennie accused France captain Anthony Jelonch of the last word sin of rugby – a football-style recreation in what they noticed as a profitable act to get Marika Koroibete despatched off in a 3rd charming take a look at.
Rugby is not any stranger to baffling refereeing selections, however Ben O’Keeffe, who obtained a pink card after 5 minutes, was actually breathtaking.
You have been involved that Australia would discovered, Cadbury model, with out certainly one of their prime three gamers, however as a substitute they performed higher with simply 14 males.
Injured playmaker O’Connor referred to as out for Jelonch for overlaying his face and collapsing on the grass at Suncorp Stadium after Koroibete shook him together with his shoulder.
"It is fairly irritating," O’Connor informed 9 and Stan Sport at halftime, with scores locked in at 20-20 in one other exceptional take a look at match.
"In the event you’re taking part in within the spirit of rugby, I assume that is not one thing you do.
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"To me, it clearly appeared like Jelonch had been hit, dropped the ball and reacted due to it.
"It is fairly irritating, nevertheless it nearly introduced us collectively a bit and we’re taking part in quicker rugby, which is sweet."
The younger cowardly striker Jelonch was captain of a second channel France for the primary time in Down Underneath.
In commentary for 9 and Stan Sport, All Blacks legend Andrew Mehrtens didn’t hearth any punches and tagged the pink card a "absolute parody."
Talking after his first sequence victory as coach of the Wallabies, Rennie described compatriot Kiwi O’Keeffe as "a superb referee" however shared O’Connor’s disdain for Jelonch’s actions.
"There have been a number of conditions the place our guys obtained timed within the head however they did not keep down," Rennie mentioned.
"They stand up and proceed.
"So possibly that is the distinction."
Rennie congratulated the Wallabies on a "extra clever" kicking recreation and a "huge" defensive effort.
"We confirmed loads of metal tonight."
This meant Australia would retain the Bicentennial Trophy and take a while to rejoice a grueling and distinctive 11-day streak earlier than reloading for the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park on August 7.
"Very nice," Rennie mentioned.
"Superb character and we are going to develop up from a reasonably particular evening."
Whereas Jelonch’s alleged plunge will not win him many followers in Australia, the Blues’ general contribution to a memorable sequence can’t be overstated.
France endured resort quarantine whereas fulfilling their take a look at commitments and performed spectacular rugby with a severely exhausted squad.
This underscored their claims for a possible first Rugby World Cup at dwelling in 2023.
"Each match till the tip so because of France touring world wide at the moment, it was a terrific competitors," Wallabies captain Michael Hooper mentioned.
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