Stuart Barnes has always been one of those characters that divides opinion somewhat with his at times questionable commentary and opinionated columns.
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And it’s probably fair to say he didn’t have his greatest day in the commentary box, suggesting Stuart Hogg should rake a long range penalty when the fullback was already off the pitch.
But Alun Wyn Jones wife was one of many other twitter users who had a go at the commentator, following on from his insistence on calling Greig Laidlaw, ‘Gregor’ seven days ago.
Please can someone inform Stuart Barnes that it’s Jones and not Wyn Jones! @SkySportsRugby @WillGreenwood #imarriedajones
— Dr Anwen Jones (@DrAnwenJones) June 10, 2017
Social Reaction:
Stuart Barnes “I wonder if Stuart Hogg fancies this one”… he’s off the pitch you knob! #massivenause #LionsTour2017
— Ben Briddon (@Briddon02) June 10, 2017
When Stuart Barnes sees Owen Farrell in the player’s tunnel #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/EL5MpRV8yF
— Paul Alexander (@mulleralexander) June 10, 2017
It’s unbelievable in this hi-tech age that there’s no option to switch off Stuart Barnes on @SkySportsRugby! #LionsNZ2017
— Andrew Thompson (@thompo2010) June 3, 2017
What was the score in the @lionsofficial game? I dozed off when Stuart Barnes started talking about his with Kieran Read #LionsNZ2017
— Gareth Morgan (@Morgy1312) June 10, 2017
Really disappointed with Stuart Barnes @SkySportsRugby commentary.
Three games into the tour and he hasn’t risen above mediocrity— Ian Frizzell (@rava_ian) June 10, 2017
I was using a jigsaw to cut metal during game, sounded better than Stuart Barnes on Sky!!
— Keith Tatters (@WashingtonMayor) June 10, 2017
Oh Stuart Barnes it was Rory Best who threw that line out against the Blues not Ken Owens! @SkySportsRugby
— CCLlandysul (@CricedLlandysul) June 10, 2017