Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick “cannot stand” rugby’s advantage law. Appearing on NZME’s new podcast Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives, the 92-cap great did not hold back with his assessment of the law. Scott Barrett of New Zealand is sent off by referee Matthew Carley. The officiating of the Twickenham match, in particular, drew criticism from many for Matthew Carley’s letter-of-the-law approach to his whistle-blowing. Fitzpatrick says he is a fan of the ‘bunker’ system - in which television match officials have the ability to review cards and either upgrade or maintain the current level - but told Deaker having World Rugby intervene has him concerned.
