French referee Mathieu Raynal’s controversial call ended Australia’s hopes
MELBOURNE – Bernard Foley denied Friday trying to deliberately waste time in the dying seconds of Australia’s thrilling clash with New Zealand that saw French referee Mathieu Raynal make a controversial call that cost the Wallabies victory.
The home team were on the verge of a stunning come-from-behind win, leading 37-34 in the final minute in Melbourne on Thursday when Foley was penalised.
Raynal reversed a penalty awarded to the Australians in the remaining seconds for time-wasting as Foley — in his first game for three years — delayed his kick, believing the clock was off.
But it was a monumental error, with the All Blacks instead awarded a scrum five…
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