Finn Russell was off the pitch at the Principality Stadium when Dan Biggar’s drop goal sent Wales 20-17 ahead with ten minutes to play in the Six Nations match
He was shown a yellow card for what was considered an intentional knock-on. He had led with one hand in an attempt to intercept the ball as Wales attacked.
Branded a ‘liability’ by fans, here’s what they’ve been saying on social media:
SOCIAL REACTION:
A rare more positive point of view.
EDITORS PICKS:
- Nigel Owens ranks his top 5 captains with Richie McCaw third
- Sir Clive Woodward reveals the five changes he’d make to the England XV
- Danny Cipriani the latest England star to be offered nations swap
- “World-class all over the park” – Richie McCaw picks his all-time XV
- Jonny Wilkinson picks all-time film star rugby XV
Five big name players whose Six Nations form has dropped off massively
We’ve picked out some of those struggling of late, here are five big name players whose form has dropped off massively:
#1. Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales)
Below par against Ireland and Scotland, the 21-year-old speedster appears to be suffering from a serious case of second season syndrome at the moment. The only act of note against the Scots this weekend came in the first half was when he was manhandled by tiny Darcy Graham when the Scot had no right to score.