Censure of Joubert not unprecedented

Despite many claiming that the World Rugby statement about Craig Joubert’s decision at the weekend is unprecedented, it is not the case.

While statements from Rugby’s ruling bodies confirming that a referee made a wrong decision are rare, the statement about Joubert is not unique.

Two years ago Romain Poite was the subject of a similar statement in relation to a decision he made in a Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa.