Gregor Townsend disappointed with Springbok loss and lack of consistency with referees

“I saw it about two screens away so it did look like a head-on-head collision and I was expecting the TMO to come in and make the referee aware of that,” said Scotland coach Gregor Townsend afterwards.

LACK OF CONSISTENCY: Gregor Townsend frustrated with the lack of consistency with the referees. Pic: ©INPHO/Craig Watson

Consistency. Not just an issue with Scotland, but with the officiating too.

England-Argentina wasn’t on the length of an ad break when Tom Curry smacked heads with Juan Cruz Mallia, got sent to the bin and subsequently had his punishment upgraded to red. He had to go.