Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola put in their place for needless backchat - Ruck

Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola put in their place for needless backchat

Popular referee Luke Pearce was taking no rubbish from England and Saracens forwards Billy Vunipola and Maro Itoje as he marched the men in red back for his needless backchat.

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Nigel Owens reveals the five toughest players to referee, including Maro Itoje

NIGEL OWENS has lifted the lid on his life as a top international referee – and revealed who was the most difficult player to manage in games.

#5. Dan Biggar (Wales)

Owens said: “Oh god yes, Biggar can be a tricky customer on the field.

“He’s so focused and so passionate about what he’s doing no matter the game or occasion, we’ve had a few run ins on the pitch down the years.

“I mean, it’s always been in a respectful way and we always have a drink and a laugh after the game.”

DID YOU KNOW? Biggar has his own routine before kicking goals, which fans now call “The Biggarena” after Los Del Rio‘s 1995 hit, Macarena.

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