Millar medal antics anger Aussies

THE Australian Rugby Union confirmed yesterday it had received complaints from fans about the clumsy presentation of medals to the vanquished Wallabies by former Irish international Syd Millar, the chairman of the International Rugby Board.

At one point Dr Millar appeared to be playing a bizarre game of quoits as he hurriedly flung the medals, attached to ribbons, around the heads of Australian players and officials on a dais.

The Wallaby players and staff are known to have been angered by the Irishman’s unseemly haste and apparent disrespect. This comes after relations between the IRB and the ARU soured months ago over issues such as the pricing of official travel packages for overseas fans, ticketing, corporate hospitality and other issues.