Being a player in international rugby is far from easy and this weekend these five players were far below their usually high standards.
1. Scott Barrett
Was poor before he got sent off for a brainless tackle. Debatable if it was a red card, but still – in the modern era – you are asking for trouble.
Jérôme Garcès sent off Sonny Bill Williams (correctly) against the Lions. He has just sent off Scott Barrett (correctly) against the Wallabies.
— Paul Eddison (@pauleddison) August 10, 2019
Guess who is refereeing South Africa v New Zealand at the World Cup?#AUSvNZL
Do you agree with the referee’s decision to send off Scott Barrett?#AUSvNZL #BledisloeCup pic.twitter.com/BrB0YGSS8E
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) August 10, 2019