Scott Barrett has become the fourth All Black to be sent off in a test match after a receiving a red card just before halftime in the opening Bledisloe Cup test.
French referee Jerome Garces, who also sent off Sonny Bill Williams in 2017, gave Barrett a red card after a no arm tackle on Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper. His elbow connected the back of Hooper’s head.
BAD BARRETT! 🛑🛑🛑
— Sky Sports Rugby (@SkySportsRugby) August 10, 2019
Just before HT, Scott Barrett is dealt a straight red for contact with the head of Wallabies captain Hooper.
16-12 at the break and Australia with the man advantage for the second half.
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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