SCOTLAND v France Press Conference 10.2.24 - Co-Captain Rory Darge & Head Coach Gregor Townsend.(4K)

[@chrissmith6022]

The problem is clearly with the protocol when the ref calls ‘no try’ in such circumstances to the TMO, as said TMO believed that evidence of a try had to be 100% certain. This makes it almost impossible to award a try in one of those ‘maul on the line’ situations.

[@LostInSweden-cc2zu]

Fucking gutted. I've never been more angry about a refereeing decision as I am tonight.

[@Valhalla88888]

How about Australia 2015 in the world cup

[@chrispack3131]

Of course your gutted, you lost!

[@stuartmitchell6991]

@@chrispack3131 didn't lose. Robbed.

[@stuartmitchell6991]

@@Valhalla88888 Yeah that was horrific too

[@ggmoxom500]

I have said for years that the benefit of the doubt should be given to the attacking team. The current situation simply encourages defenders to jump on board and hide the ball from cameras. In those situations it should be on field try unless the Tmo can provide evidence otherwise

[@JamesRattray]

Excellent Press Conference by Rory Darge first time up. Great to talk about the excellent games by Scotland's newest caps. Yes Scotland is building strength in depth. It is really important to give young players the opportunity, this early exposure allows them to progress to the next level.

[@jefflittle8872]

Every person in stadium including the ref saw the ball grounded but he wouldn't give it because Mr tmo changed his mind after calling it grounded..a bit sinister to me..

[@JoeFranks-b9d]

A micro chip should be in the rugby ball and if it is grounded properly then a signal will confirm it is a try.

[@pjmorrissey8329]

Wat a stupid idea … how is that even possible ???

[@JoeFranks-b9d]

@@pjmorrissey8329 it happens in tennis.

[@rabcatherwood8720]

Shocking decision by tmo

[@SimonGhostRileyTF141]

People saying Scotland need to play better to avoid these situations are absolutely idiotic. Ive even seen people calling them a Tier 2 country. France are phenomenal at the moment and Scotland played excellent against them. There was the occasional error but that's to be expected with some of the younger guys coming through. Probably one of the best matches I've seen regardless of the score.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Terrible match.you obviously following scottish rugby.😂😂😂😂😂

[@ajc5479]

Darge & Townsend can't say what they want to say or they'll get into trouble.

[@d.jparer5184]

Best match if the weekend ruined by bad refereeing. Rugby is in a refereeing crisis right now.

[@si5883]

The very bottom of the ball was hidden behind the grass! How low can you get it. 😠🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brianmurray8247]

As a Scotland supporter Scotland were shite and boring , even though they were hard done by at the end - they should have a 10 point margin at half time .

[@camerongreig791]

I can't take this anymore.

[@mickholloway9627]

Reference to gavin Hastings?

[@andybetts23]

Wrong question asked by the ref,should have been any reason I can’t award a try, different outcome

[@ROC3478]

Correct. All those complaining about the TMO are directing their frustration at the wrong person. The TMO's response was the correct one based on the refs question. But the ref can only call what he sees. He was closer to it than any of us and he saw the ball held up at the end. Once he declared on field decision to be no try, the TMO had to show incontrovertible proof that it was grounded on or over the line, not simply grounded. And no available angle could show it, even though we all know it was most likely a try. It's a kick in the guts for Scotland, but they should never have allowed themselves to be in that position in the first place.

[@scooter0012]

There are failings on two counts. Firstly, the grounding was clear and a try should have been awarded. On the basis that the couldn’t evidence that, then the second offence is by Tuilagi lying over the player preventing clear release. That is a penalty to Scotland and a yellow card, and the question then becomes should a penalty try be awarded?

[@davidmarsh3058]

Sorry disagree on both

[@WayneMorgan-u9p]

Yep i also disagree with both but its all about opinions i guess

[@Natedawg38]

Even for a 6n controversy, this is fucking embarrassing.

[@zisssssou]

I understand Scot staff frustration, it was a"lottery" tmo decision we all hate. But... why were they in that situation? France bench dominated the 2nd half and turned the game despite french players fluffing many balls, like on this last minute action on the line. This was a mediocre french team, and Scotland didn't achieve to capitalise on their good 1st half.

[@ainohaste]

I'm french and it's not a desserved victory

[@petermann2078]

67 million french would have turned off the six nations and only 5 million scots celebrate. Sponsors dont want to lose a potential 67 million customers. I wonder what influence that had on that incredibly disturbing decision

[@anglebars6084]

Even if that, probably only 2.5 million watching the rugby give or take. Football country, always has been and always will be probably.

[@garethwilliams6474]

As a Welshman just enjoying a great game of well contested Rugby, Scotland can feel aggrieved at that final decision. I witness poor judgement & decision making by the Ref & Video officials. Benefit should've been given to point getters. Where can a ball go after dropping off a boot, gravity man, ball landed on earth, for Christ sake?

[@SimonGhostRileyTF141]

Robbed this week but yous were robbed last week against us. I love watching Wales win even if it's against us.

[@Balloon_Juice]

And as another Scotsman I'll second that ( although I'm glad we scraped a win against you ! ). Good fight in the young Welsh lads, unlucky against England. Played some good stuff just more experience needed. Give them a bit of time. Ye's will come good again pal. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Gmami7]

Skinso & Gilco….. Since when has Kevin Bridges been captain of Scotland???

[@vincentwhelan475]

Excuses excuses ..you had 80 mins to win that game.

[@d.jparer5184]

This kind of attitude is how refereeing never improves. This same bullshit will be happening in 10 years time.

[@peterblack3657]

Agreed. It was inconclusive. The game is 80 mins

[@Rusty_Shackleford79]

Try scored within the allotted time was overturned, what a contradictory comment.

[@RobinJohnstonphotography]

The did win

[@pjmorrissey8329]

Can’t blame that one decision, they should have had that game to bed by 80 minutes

[@Tellemore]

Regardless of the ‘try’ Scotland should never have been in that place to need a referee’s decision having dominated and once again fallen asleep. By all means, blame the ref and ignore the analysis and self examination that is required to get to the bottom of how Scotland blew this match.

[@RobinJohnstonphotography]

Disgraceful decision by referee. But Scotland should have been ten points ahead by that time. France were awful.

[@wallybazoum]

None of this matters,both teams are playing for the minor places. As Crocodile Dundee says,'its like two fleas arguing over who owns the dog there on'.........yawn.

[@graemecreegan6749]

How many penalties did Scotland give away ? Focus on what you can control, don’t waste time on things you cannot control.

[@connorhawkins2297]

My opinion is that yes it was a try and should have been given however, the French were under performing and Scotland were a lot better and again shouldn’t have been in that position. And I don’t know what’s wrong with GT atm coz that’s two weeks in a row where he reluctantly used the bench! That was the main issue why wales scored 4 tries last week and this week again with extremely tired forwards having to go so deep into the second half! Louis BB try was so soft! To easy for a player with such speed and skill! Ffs GT

[@eoallan1]

It’s a pretty weak Scottish bench at the moment, particularly the front row.

[@jefflittle8872]

Shambles..ref doesn't give it then starts to give it having viewed footage..tmo gives it then changes his mind ..only scotland..

[@alexgold4965]

Close game with two teams playing very average rugby. Final Result could have gone either way without being unjust at all. For what Scotland had produced in the 2nd half they can mostly blame themself for losing that game and not the ref... As Finn rightly said If Scotland had truly deserved to win that game this last call should not have mattered

[@aughalough1]

Rory Darge, the only one making sense here … !

[@RussellHart-u9f]

A negative second half when they should have strolled it against a poor French team they didn't deserve it

[@rickyrennocks4457]

How can they expect new fans to come into the sport when you see weak refereeing and inept decisions like that one. Robbed Scotland of a historic win

[@stuartmitchell6991]

Worst decision ever

[@flatspots101]

France played worse than last week ans yet Scotland fail to beat them at home. Every year Scotland fail to kick on. Scotland got lucky with some decisions prior to the controversial no try. Scotland should have had them beat. Move on and play better next time.

[@samuelphilip4840]

whats ur instagram tag

[@chrispack3131]

Well said

[@aughalough1]

I believe France played better last week, it was easier to watch.

[@df6040]

GT is partial with the truth on the offical's conversation. Take the time to listen to it.

[@retroarcade3342]

And probably tuilagis hand under the ball...

[@Zomo1553]

​@@retroarcade3342his hand was blocking the camera, you saw the vall be grounder behind and under his arm for a breif second, hardly under the ball

[@Dooley6340]

Should have / Could have / Would have - same old story from the Scots. Can’t close out a gate!

[@davidwalker2402]

TMO is correct he couldn’t conclusively say he can see it touch down or even if it was over the line. When the TMO is allowed guess without conclusive proof then thats the day its over for rugby..

[@simonjeffs75]

Exactly, people saying the officials should just ignore the evidence and go with gut feeling is ridiculous.

[@AB-lq1zd]

Ready made excuse.

[@euanorr3626]

Hi, if you want to see your first rugby game I'll buy you a ticket x

[@AB-lq1zd]

@@euanorr3626 excuses are for losers. Should have had that game sewn up well before the end and to risk being held up on this last play of the game was so nieve when the French defence was completly sucked in. Same story with Scotland, not as good as they think they are, ready to find any excuse.

[@chrispack3131]

For fu*k sake…it was deemed “No Try” get over it & move on!

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

Take the performance as a result. Decisions go for you or against you. Live with it. It doe not become one to moan. Id be happier if a scotland supporter than an England supporter, who have some real problems. There was little to separate the Jocks and French wait to see what the French do to England.

[@stivs06]

Quit complaining about one decision, Scotland only have themselves to blame, they should never have been in the position of needing a ref’s decision to win the game!!

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Typical Scotland .should have. Could have .would have. ? O we left match out they, re..they lost like they have done last 20 year,s.? Average team will struggle to beat the english..irish at home 😂😂😂😂?

[@simonjeffs75]

Townsend talking bollocks. Nobody saw the ball on the ground, there are no angles showing the ball clearly grounded. The tmo thought he could see a clear grounding but then realised he actually couldn't so changed his mind. Given the circumstances the officials couldn't give a try, different call from the ref and its a try.

[@FullTimeThistle]

There is a clear angle of the ball touching grass, it's doing the rounds on Twitter etc

[@williamwallace6508]

there are no angles showing the ball clearly grounded? there was a clear video showing the ball grounded. youre a liar

[@georgebutts4734]

Your blind mate, best you book a visit to spec savers!

[@georgebutts4734]

Just so you know I’m English and could see the ball was grounded, Scotland were robbed!

[@stuartmitchell6991]

The ball slipped off the foot so where the hell can it go apart from the grass. You could clearly see it was on the turf

[@flatspots101]

We were six points ahead and looked comfortable 😂 Ye were 27 up last week and were lucky to hang on. Ye switched off in second half. France were beating ye and they are awful, worse than last week, and ye at home. Whingers

[@samuelphilip4840]

who is this guy and his sh*t chirp

[@leplessis8179]

Darge was vey poor, and with a different (and competent) referee would have been penalised off the park.

[@DavidSelkirk-y6q]

That'll need some explaining leplessis8179. Not sure what that comment is based on. Your evidence is?

[@pauldooley7204]

Townsend making excuses as usual.

[@davidwalker2402]

At the end of the day France should have had a penalty try and Scottish player sent off, are we now going to spend all our time going back on every decision made during the match.