World Cup organisers admit late penalty against Scotland was a mistake

Joubert blundered by awarding Australia the last-gasp penalty that sent Scotland crashing out.

World Cup organisers admit late penalty against Scotland was a mistake

World Rugby has admitted referee Craig Joubert blundered by awarding Australia the last-gasp penalty that sent Scotland crashing out of the World Cup.

The Wallabies clinched a dramatic 35-34 victory at Twickenham on Sunday when Bernard Foley was on target from the kicking tee with 43 seconds remaining.

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