England and Ireland fans have clashed over a contentious second half incident when it appeared that Tommy Freeman’s foot touched the touchline before he managed to offload the ball.
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The aggrieved supporter said: “Where’s the TMO when you need them. Win some lose some decisions I guess. As for the linesman, position is key.”
One England fan responded: “That’s unfortunate. Seeing an Irishman blaming the ref. Who would’ve thought,”
A second said: “The ball had left his hands by then ..you lost leave it alone . You’re starting to sound like the Saffas.”
An Ireland fan even criticised the complaint, writing: “Listen we recovered that ball after he threw it and proceeded to kick it right back to them. That’s on us. Our loss is on us because the team became to complacent with its recent success. The lads lost at the breakdown and we lost this game simple as that”
A neutral added: “I thought it was out on replay. TMO can pick this up quickly. It’s either in or out easy decision to make. These are the decisions we want the TMO to make.”
Possible Genge red card:
The contentious moment occurred 23 minutes into the first half, with Genge’s forceful ruck clearance on Tadhg Furlong prompting debate over its legality.
Although unseen by the officials and unreviewed by the TMO, Furlong continued without undergoing a Head Injury Assessment.
“Still a chance” – How England can win the 2024 Six Nations next weekend
Despite Ireland holding the advantage, thanks to their bonus points, the competition is far from decided, leaving room for various outcomes among the trio.
Next Saturday, all eyes will be on Dublin as Ireland hosts Scotland at 4:45 pm, while England faces off against France in a high-stakes clash kicking off at 8:00 pm.
For a comprehensive preview of the upcoming matches and insights into the pivotal England vs. Ireland showdown, Stephen Ferris provides an expert analysis.
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How Ireland Might Secure the Championship Despite a Loss
Even if Ireland falls to Scotland, there’s still a path to the Championship. If they manage to secure a losing bonus point along with a try bonus point, they’ll reach 18 points, making it impossible for any other team to surpass them.
Alternatively, if Ireland loses to Scotland but England fails to secure a win against France, Ireland would be on at least 16 points, with England only able to reach 14 points with a draw.
Even with just one bonus point from their match against Scotland and England winning in France without a bonus point, Ireland would still edge ahead with 17 points, leaving England on 16. This scenario would mark a historic first for a team not winning the most games in the Six Nations yet clinching the championship.
