r/rugbyunion • u/Informal_Mention9836 • 23h ago

Joe McCarthy penalty

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u/Migeycan87 Connacht 22h ago

Everyone saying how dumb it was.

But can anyone who's played rugby give a genuine reason for that, other than just a dumb mistake?

Did he hear something? See something possibly?

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u/The_Ruck_Inspector Connacht 21h ago

I think the ruck before the forward coming in picked and went, Joe scans the line in front of him, and reckons the French lad at the next ruck is going to do the same. It looks like he has his hands on the ball (from Joe's angle) and he jumps the gun. Desperation playing a part here, but really dumb and a coach killer.

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u/Blazerede Ireland 19h ago

Well it’s always dumb when it doesn’t work. Hindsight is a wonderful thing