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World Rugby admitted that referee Craig Joubert got it wrong when he awarded a last-minute penalty that secured Australia’s victory over Scotland in their World Cup quarter-final.
The global governing body gave a rare verdict on a referee’s actions amid an outcry in Britain over the penalty that Bernard Foley kicked to snatch a 35-34 victory for the Wallabies at Twickenham.
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Australia now play Argentina in the semi-finals on Sunday following their close shave with an upset.
The South African referee ran straight from the field after blowing the final whistle amid jeers from Scotland fans. Former internationals labelled Joubert “a disgrace”.
Maybe he was keen to get to the bathroom
Brett Gosper, World Rugby chief executive
Rugby’s watchdog rarely makes such damning verdicts public. While the review committee called out the 37-year-old Joubert, it said he remains an “important” member of the referee team.
He was not named to officiate the semi-finals this weekend however.
The Scottish Rugby Union said it would make no comment on the decision, indicating the storm was now over and the result should be left to stand.With Scotland leading 34-32 in Sunday’s quarter-final, Joubert penalised Scotland’s Jon Welsh for offside for playing the ball following a knock-on by a team-mate.
After reviewing television images, the committee said it was “clear” that after the knock-on, Australia’s Nick Phipps touched the ball and that a player can be put onside by an opponent who intentionally plays the ball.
“The appropriate decision, therefore, should have been a scrum to Australia for the original knock-on.”The six-member committee – headed by former Scotland flanker John Jeffrey – stressed though that as no foul play had been involved, Joubert could not have referred the incident to the third match official and a television replay.
World Rugby referees chief Joel Jutge said: “Despite this experience, Craig has been and remains a world-class referee and an important member of our team.”
Joubert faced as much criticism for running from the field as he did for the decision.“Maybe he was keen to get to the bathroom, who knows?” World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper told BBC radio.
“I’m sure as a referee he sensed a bit of hostility,” Gosper added.
“When you have a hostile 82,000 people, for whatever reason, who knows how that affects behaviour.”
“Craig Joubert is a superb referee and has been for a long time and he’s a good man. There will be reasons for whatever Craig did.”


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He DID get it wrong – World Rugby confirms referee Craig Joubert should never have given penalty that ended Scotland’s World Cup

Craig Joubert has been dropped from the semi-finals. Photo: AP

Craig Joubert makes a sharp exit at the final whistle. Photo: AP

Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw can't get near Joubert at the final whistle. Photo: Reuters

Hmmm ... Joubert wonders if he made the right call. Photo: Reuters

Greig Laidlaw tries to speak to Joubert. Photo: Reuters

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Hooker and captain Stephen Moore celebrates after Australia won their quarter-final against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium. Photo: AFP

Australia's Bernard Foley kicks the winning penalty. Photo: AFP

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw (right) reflects on the outcome of their RWC quarter-final defeat by Australia. Photo: AP

Scotland centre Mark Bennett (left) and wing Sean Maitland celebrate the team's third try. Photo: AFP

Scott Fardy catches a line-out ball for Australia. Photo: EPA

Australia's Tevita Kuridrani (below centre) scores a late try past Scotland's Peter Horne. Photo: EPA

Australia's Bernard Foley kicks the winning penalty. Photo: EPA

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Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw in action against Australia. Photos: Reuters

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Michael Cheika was appointed head coach of Australia last year. Photo: EPA

Cheika was a number eight in his playing days and turned out for Australia at under-21 level. Photo: AFP 

Cheika was introduced to coaching by Wallabies great David Campese. Photo: AFP

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World Rugby admitted that referee Craig Joubert got it wrong when he awarded a last-minute penalty that secured Australia’s victory over Scotland in their World Cup quarter-final.


He DID get it wrong – World Rugby confirms referee Craig Joubert should never have given penalty that ended Scotland’s World Cup

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But official could not have gone to TMO to decide