Mathieu Raynal refereed his first senior professional game in 2009
PARIS: Referee Mathieu Raynal said on Monday he took “100% responsibility” for the disputed decision at the end of this month’s first Test between Australia and New Zealand.
Frenchman Raynal penalised Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley on September 15 for time wasting in the final minute of their defeat to the All Blacks in Melbourne.
The hosts led by three points before conceding a late try to lose the opening Bledisloe Cup fixture.
“I take total responsibility for what I did, 100%,” Raynal told reporters after being named French rugby’s referee of the season.
“I had a necessary reason for making the decision even if it was a strong one which caused people to…
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