Opinion is split over Scotland prop Zander Fagerson’s red card against Wales during Saturday’s Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.
The 25-year-old tighthead was deemed by referee Matt Carley to have made initial contact with the head of Wales prop Wyn Jones at a breakdown.
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The incident occurred in the 53rd minute with Scotland holding a two-point lead but with an extra man Wales came back to win the thrilling match 24-25. Full match highlights as well as the best reaction to Fagerson’s red card are available below:
REACTION:
It is a red card. Not as bad as POM last week. Zander ran in from distance at speed and contact to the head with a closed arm. #SCOWAL
— Jim (@jimhamilton4) February 13, 2021
I’m guessing Matt Fagerson NEVER lost a game of Bulldog in his entire life.
— Rob Vickerman (@robvickerman) February 13, 2021
Tough call on Zander Fagerson as the Welsh player moves head into the collision …yellow for me
— Mike Friday (@MikeFriday09) February 13, 2021
Seen loads of pathetic comments saying red card for Zander Fagerson is harsh and the game has gone soft. Ask Michael Lipman or Steve Thompson if that’s the case. Bangs to the head cause life changing health problems. #scovwal
— Neil Fissler (@neilfissler) February 13, 2021
Another red card for head contact in a clearout at the breakdown.
Zander Fagerson follows Peter O’Mahony last weekend. #SCOvWAL
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) February 13, 2021
— Jim (@jimhamilton4) February 13, 2021
First Peter O’Mahony @Munsterrugby, now Zander Fagerson @GlasgowWarriors. So if it’s true that everything comes in threes, which England player will be sent off against Wales in Round 3 of the Six Nations?
— Peter Jackson (@JackoRugby) February 13, 2021
I can’t believe Warburton’s take on the red card. He’s being incredibly sympathetic to Fagerson.
— Eoin McDevitt (@EoinMcDevitt) February 13, 2021
The laws say yes. https://t.co/6WvHb192ao
— Jim (@jimhamilton4) February 13, 2021
I look at Ireland’s POM sending off vs Fagerson as two very different events. One was malicious and full of intent. The other was unlucky. Surely referees can see the difference.
— Bruce MacGregor (@BlazinBruce) February 13, 2021
That Zander Fagerson red card today was a joke. Wyn Jones clearly there to poach the ball so what else can Fagerson do? Also, @samwarburton_ is a sensational pundit! Could listen to him all day 👌🏼
— Stuart Simpson* (@stusimps91) February 13, 2021
Never a red card for #Fagerson. Understand we need to protect players but let’s not ruin the game. #Scotland
— Chris Hall (@chrispoj1) February 13, 2021
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