South African media slam Dan Biggar for disgraceful 'diving'
Rugby NewsSunday, 01 August 2021 at 18:37
The South African media have blasted Dan Biggar, saying the Welshman deserves Oscar for ‘sniper’ fall during the fierce second test of the Lions series against South Africa.
Mike Greenaway of IOL wrote: "During the fracas that raged after the Cheslin Kolbe aerial collision, Biggar suddenly flung himself to the ground as if shot by a sniper from the empty stands, without a Bok in touching distance,"
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5. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
What they said: “He often overdoes the theatricality to the extent that not even the officials will give him a second look. Look back to the South Africa vs Scotland game a couple years back when he flung himself into the ‘Beast’ just to be laughed off by players and fans around him.”
Our verdict: Nobody will forget that infamous telling off he got from Nigel Owens. He didn't even come close to getting away with it.
Acting Skills: 1/10 Tommy Wiseau
4. Bryan Habana
What they said: "A great example of this was for Toulon against Saracens in the Champions Cup where he ran into 'No-Arms Magee' Owen Farrell and threw his legs up in the air to win a penalty with one of the worst dives in European history."
Our verdict It's a fair assessment that he occasionally was a bit dramatic with his on-field shenanigans
Acting Skills: 2/10 Adam Sandler
3. Johnny Sexton
What they said: "Jonathan Sex'Robot, as Squidge Rugby lovingly refers to him, is a serial diving offender with notable instances against Scotland, England and Wales throughout the last few years."
Our verdict: Not convinced. The Ireland fly-half is smashed regularly and there aren't any clear examples of him diving.
Acting Skills: 6/10 Tobey Maguire
2. Morgan Parra
What they said: "He's also a grade A diver. He's from the Habana and Hoggy school of 'throwing yourself at a big forward and hoping for the best' after he hoofs the ball."
Our verdict: He's a little s**t. Can't argue with anything that they said.
Acting Skills: 8/10 Christoph Waltz
1. Yoann Huget
What they said: "Whether it was from kick chases, tackles that were a fraction out of time, or flailing around in rucks he shouldn't be involved in, Huget was the crème de la crème of fakers."
Our verdict: "Spot on. The worst of all-time."
Acting skills: 10/10 Leonardo DiCaprio
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