Joubert’s decision ‘incorrect’
The World Rugby match official selection committee has confirmed the controversial decision made by referee Craig Joubert in Sunday's quarter-final was wrong.
The World Rugby match official selection committee has confirmed the controversial decision made by referee Craig Joubert in Sunday's quarter-final was wrong.
Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has sympathised with Craig Joubert, who he says had a difficult decision to make in real time during Sunday’s quarter-final.
The Springboks have moved up to third place in the World Rugby rankings following their 23-19 quarter-final victory over Wales at Twickenham.
Nick Phipps has admitted he tried to play the ball just before referee Craig Joubert awarded the Wallabies a last-minute penalty against Scotland.
Former Bok scrumhalf Robert du Preez will join the Sharks as an assistant coach for next year's Super Rugby campaign.
Western Province have been given a clean bill of health ahead of their Currie Cup final at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The gap between the northern and southern hemispheres has never been greater, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.