Sunday Social: Robbery, big hits and a blast from the past

It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week’s action.

First up is Super Rugby Pacific. Lock him up! Blues star Beauden Barrett robbing the Brumbies at the depth and underlining his world-class status. A drop goal taken with the calmness of the Dalai Lama. Pure class.

Relive Beauden Barrett's late drop goal to win their clash with the Brumbies. #BRUvBLU pic.twitter.com/WuVEMLOB1V

— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) May 22, 2022

Tate McDermott decided to try and tackle Moana Pasifika wing Timoci Tavatavanawai but it probably wasn’t the wisest idea. Massive contact in midfield.

Shoulders of doom.#SuperRugbyPacific #CultureRound #REDvMOA pic.twitter.com/O4fh9mn41c

— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) May 20, 2022

Meanwhile in Australia, that’s a high tackle with no mitigation. Red Card and an early shower for now former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison with a citing pending.