Referee blocks a would-be tackler

[Browner]

So, it happened to Wayne Barnes in Ireland v France, WB blocked a tackler, and he gave a scrum to team in possession

Yes, I noticed that, but I was surprised how long he then waited to give that decision.

 

[Phil E]

So, it happened to Wayne Barnes in Ireland v France, WB blocked a tackler, and he gave a scrum to team in possession

Not the same situation. WB said that the ball carrier ran into him.

 

[crossref]

It was the would be tackler who ran into him

 

[Browner]

It was the would be tackler who ran into him

Yes, that's what I thought, irrespective of the law 'straw' that was actually clutched at.