Re: EXILES GAME : Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:25 am
I didn't enjoy this game at all.The ref had obviously had someone influence him on his holding down timings. You could have had a cup of tea before some of the players let go and got up, particularly the exiles (although I am biased).
The effect was exactly the opposite of what he (or someone) wanted ... presumably to let the game flow.
If he had given penalties properly according to sensible timings, we would have had more tries and a more interesting, honest game. England may well have lost by more ... but that is immaterial.