Cape Town – South African referees manager André Watson says he was surprised by New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence’s performance in the World Cup quarter-final.
Speaking to 567 Cape Talk Radio on Tuesday afternoon, Watson admitted Lawrence’s handling of the breakdown area in the clash between the Springboks and the Wallabies baffled him.
The defending champion Springboks crashed out of the tournament with a narrow 11-9 defeat, despite enjoying three-quarters of possession.
“His opening game (at the World Cup) was outstanding. I had no problem with his appointment,” said Watson.
“But he allowed a free-for-all.” This meant ace Australian fetcher, David Pocock, was able to have a field day, constantly disrupting the Springboks’ flow.
“It’s not what you would expect from a referee of his calibre – he didn’t referee the breakdown the way he was supposed to. He just didn’t step in.”
Despite the IRB announcing that no visible action will be taken against Lawrence, Watson believes Lawrence will be hauled over the coals for his performance behind the scenes.
“He will be punished, but that’s up to the IRB. I do not believe we will see him in any Rugby World Cup (ever) again,” said Watson.
Watson also said that the SA referees association will aim to take action against Lawrence. “It’s done and dusted now, but we will be taking action. We want to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
Shame, Bokkies kon seer sekerlik in die 2de helfte al gesien het dis ‘n free for all? En vuur met vuur beveg het? Maar nee wat, nie slim genoeg nie. All brawn and no brain. The usual outcome vs Aus. Dis hoekom ek nie kan verstaan wat die Brumbies met Jake wil doen nie…
Ek like die foto waar Vic en Bryce hande skud en Flo toustaan om ook nice te wees. Daar is eers na die game vir ons manne vertel dat hulle ge-screw is! Nooit besef gedurende die game nie!
Got this from my brother and thought you guys would enjoy this immensely.
love the….are players diving off their feet? – Yes – LOL
hahahahahaha
whats happening? YES
whats happening?
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looks like a ruck.
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COOL!
All the Bryce Lawrence jokes are now coming fast….
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I’m blind I’m deaf my name is Bryce. I’m a REFEREEEEEEEEE!
Watson: Bryce was out of line
Cape Town – South African referees manager André Watson says he was surprised by New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence’s performance in the World Cup quarter-final.
Speaking to 567 Cape Talk Radio on Tuesday afternoon, Watson admitted Lawrence’s handling of the breakdown area in the clash between the Springboks and the Wallabies baffled him.
The defending champion Springboks crashed out of the tournament with a narrow 11-9 defeat, despite enjoying three-quarters of possession.
“His opening game (at the World Cup) was outstanding. I had no problem with his appointment,” said Watson.
“But he allowed a free-for-all.” This meant ace Australian fetcher, David Pocock, was able to have a field day, constantly disrupting the Springboks’ flow.
“It’s not what you would expect from a referee of his calibre – he didn’t referee the breakdown the way he was supposed to. He just didn’t step in.”
Despite the IRB announcing that no visible action will be taken against Lawrence, Watson believes Lawrence will be hauled over the coals for his performance behind the scenes.
“He will be punished, but that’s up to the IRB. I do not believe we will see him in any Rugby World Cup (ever) again,” said Watson.
Watson also said that the SA referees association will aim to take action against Lawrence. “It’s done and dusted now, but we will be taking action. We want to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
@ superBul:
I wonder if Watson would have said the above if we(and other bloggers World wide) kept quiet and just rolled over?
Shame, Bokkies kon seer sekerlik in die 2de helfte al gesien het dis ‘n free for all? En vuur met vuur beveg het? Maar nee wat, nie slim genoeg nie. All brawn and no brain. The usual outcome vs Aus. Dis hoekom ek nie kan verstaan wat die Brumbies met Jake wil doen nie…
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Ek like die foto waar Vic en Bryce hande skud en Flo toustaan om ook nice te wees. Daar is eers na die game vir ons manne vertel dat hulle ge-screw is! Nooit besef gedurende die game nie!
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