Ref hits back at Matt Williams

Referee Nigel Williams has hit back at Matt Williams for claiming he cost Scotland a shock victory over France at the weekend.

The furious Scotland coach criticised the match officials following their 16-9 defeat in the opening game of the RBS Six Nations.

He told the Scottish Daily Mail: “I spoke to Matt Williams at the post-match dinner. He made no mention of the disallowed try or any other refereeing decisions whatsoever.

“If Matt has issues with the match officials, then he is very welcome to phone me and discuss them.

“Ultimately there is a match assessor at every international game to give an impartial and objective view of the performance of the officials.

“That is the beginning and end of it. As far as I am concerned, I am satisfied the game was handled correctly.”