Former Rugby referee Nigel Owens has questioned the decision to let both England and Argentina take the time off the clock before going in their try attempts. He is bamboozled that the referee didn't intervene and made sure that the try attempts are timed and done in the spirit of the game. Argentina claimed the game 19:7 against England which ensured the qualification of both teams so there are eyebrows raised that this was willingly done.
Nigel Owens
When I was refereeing on the WR 7s circuit we would tell the player to ground the ball in this situation. I'm amazed the referee hasn't told him
Unique. Bizarre. Controversial
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Time seems to stand still in Toulouse as England deliberately delay scoring the try that takes them through to the quarter-finals - and Argentina, down to six men and also going through, let them |
