I can't remember which Irish player was being interviewed after the French game but he was asked whether this was the greatest night of his life? Why? We had already qualified for the quarter finals and to put a huge effort in to the French game and risk our limited number of top players was foolish and it is not a matter of being wise after the event. I said it before the game. Numerous former players have since said that the French game took a huge amount out of the players.
I also think it is bizarre that the Rugby Authorities should come out and attack the referee's decision in the Scottish game. Talk about undermining officials in the few sports where the referees are respected. It was also interesting that after that game, all 3 TV3 Panelists thought that it was the correct decision. Who'd be a referee.
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