#4. Scott Barrett – New Zealand
Rugby Pass 2/10: “Scott Barrett made history on Friday night, but not for the right reasons. Barrett is the first All Black ever to be sent off twice in Test rugby. Two yellow cards make a red, and that’s the easiest way to summarise Barrett’s night. Barrett received his marching orders following a needless high tackle on a defenceless Dane Vermeulen. What this means for Barretts Rugby World Cup remains to be seen.”
Stuff 2/10: “Scapegoat for sixth team penalty in a row with early yellow card, then a clumsy cleanout near halftime saw him cop a second yellow, and therefore a red, though which he won’t face further sanction for as the bunker deemed it not worthy of an upgrade.”
Planet Rugby 3/10: “ A victim of consistent team offences as he went to the sin-bin on 14 minutes for interfering at a ruck, but was then shown a second yellow card before the break, ultimately ending his night. Barrett has been great form in recent weeks but tonight was a game he would like to forget.”