Mick Byrne: Referee’s Call Unfair
The incident occurred in the final quarter when the Fijian Drua was trailing the Brumbies 31-28. If the try was awarded, if would put the Drua into the lead and could have flung the game into their favour.
Monday 17 April 2023 | 10:50
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua second five eight Kalaveti Ravouvou in a spectacular dive to score the last try against the ACT Brumbies at the GIO Stadium in Canberra, Australia, on April 14, 2023. Photo: Leon Lord
A controversial decision by Australian referee Damon Murphy, in disallowing Leone Rotuisolia’s try has angered Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne.
“I’m disappointed with the referee’s decision,” Byrne told SUNsports after they went down 43-28 in Canberra last Friday night.
“He (Murphy) said it was a knock on and it was not shown on the footage. It’s very disappointing.”
The incident occurred in the final quarter when the Fijian Drua was trailing the Brumbies 31-28. If the try was awarded, if would put the Drua into the lead and could have flung the game into their favour.
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Story by: Leone Cabenatabua
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