Yesterday, in Toulon’s Top 14 defeat to Perpignan, Dan Biggar from Wales experienced a frightening injury.
The fly-half had an impressive beginning to the match, skillfully finding an unmarked Charles Ollivon on the wing, resulting in a try from a precise cross-field kick following a penalty.
Nevertheless, as he attempted the conversion, Biggar suddenly crumpled to the ground due to a back spasm, prompting his substitution.
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Rugby World Cup referee’s reveal the ‘toughest’ players to referee
In fairness, dissent in international rugby isn’t as big of a problem compared to something like football. But who are the worst players to manage in rugby history?
Well, we’ve discovered quotes from six of the world’s finest officials down the years who told stories about trying to control some of football’s bad boys.
Interestingly, one name cropped up on three occasions…
Matthew Carley – Steve Borthwick
On Borthwick: “A difficult question. When I first started refereeing in the Premiership Steve Borthwick was one of the guys who was pretty intimidating.
“He saw that everything was on ‘his terms, whether you like it or not’. He had such presence. I think you learn how to deal with people like that as a ref, but Steve Borthwick, was as tough as they come.”
