Organisers back 'bunker review' consistency at World Cup
PARIS : Rugby World Cup organisers are confident that their 'bunker' card reviews are bringing more consistency to the game despite some debatable calls in this year's tournament.
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Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau for a high tackle that forced his captain Jamie Ritchie off and ruled him out of the next match against Romania.
Officiating at Rugby World Cup 'not good enough' - Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga's Afusipa Taumoepeau for a high tackle that forced his captain Jamie Ritchie off and ruled him out of the next match against Romania.
Scots overcome Tonga hurdle but Ritchie to miss Romania
But Townsend railed against the television match official and bunker review system after Afusipa Taumoepeau was only yellow carded for a head-high tackle on captain Jamie Ritchie.
Officiating at Rugby World Cup 'not good enough' - Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga's Afusipa Taumoepeau for a high tackle that forced his captain Jamie Ritchie off and ruled him out of the next match against Romania.
Townsend unhappy with officials after captain Ritchie sidelined
NICE, France : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was left bemused by the bunker review system for the second World Cup game in a row as he confirmed captain Jamie Ritchie faces a minimum of 12 days on the sidelines following the 45-17 win over Tonga on Sunday.
Tongan tackling ruffles Scots, and officials
NICE, France: Tonga showed the best and worst of their uber-physical approach on Sunday (Sep 24) when they rattled Scotland with some fearsome tackling but also missed 45 attempts and suffered a red and a yellow card during their 45-17 World Cup defeat.
Scotland keep World Cup hopes alive with win over Tonga
Scotland sealed a bonus-point 45-17 victory over Tonga in Nice on Sunday to keep their hopes of making the World Cup quarter-finals alive.