Another SR dump tackle

[Jarrod Burton]

So after Gilbert got 5 weeks for his dump tackle on Hooper, Pablo Matera while playing for the Crusaders managed to get away with a YC after this lift and throw/dump on Jordan Petaia. If Gilbert gets a straight red and 5 weeks out, how is this, off the ball, deliberate lift and throw not worthy of a RC? No wonder referee inconsistency at the top level is a constant talking point.

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[Ciaran Trainor]

Red all day long. Saw this myself and couldn't believe it was yellow.
questionable grip for his right hand too.
Can it be referred?

 

[tim White]

As clear as day -RED. Lift, rotate, dump, head/shoulders hit the ground first (except he did keep the lightest of grips on the ball carrier). Premeditated? perhaps not; Stupid? definitely.

Ask yourself, if that's not red, what is ???????????

 

[Dixpat]

As I understand it, it as cleared by the citing offical as well

 

[Jarrod Burton]

As I understand it, it as cleared by the citing offical as well

Yep. Cleared by the citing committee as not reaching the threshold of a red card. So much for player wellfare.

 

[RemainingInTheGame]

Reference news from Rugby AU

Sekope Kepu handed lengthy ban as Pablo Matera avoids suspension

Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu has been handed a three-match ban after he was red-carded during their win over the Brumbies.

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