The Six Nations, eh? We just saw Scotland denied at the death as a controversial no-try handed France the win in Edinburgh. And in the aftermath of the 20-16 win for les Bleus, fans took to social media to make their views heard.
Over on X – formerly Twitter – reactions were rolling in for the words of Finn Russell post-match, who said of the big call (or rather the match officials opting to honour the original on-field call of ‘no try’ with what they deemed a lack of compelling video evidence to show a clear grounding). Th Scotland co-captain said: “France came out on the winning side tonight, but for me that was a try at the end. That’s not for me to decide, that’s up to the referee.”
Well it didn’t stop us all wading in, did it…
What was said about controversial end to Scotland versus France
The Tweets, they rolled in…
This was punchy stuff from professional prop Nick Auterac, who posted: “A half blind dog riddled with rabies watching tv in black and white could see that was a try. Delusional and daft.”
How has that been allowed to be the call to end the game! A 1/2 blind dog riddled with rabies watching tv in black and white could see that was a try.
Dillusional and daft. Heart goes to the Scotland players.— nick auterac (@nickauterac) February 10, 2024
Ex-footballer John Hartson waded in…
Scotland rugby totally robbed.. that is a try clearly the ball is on the ground.. so hard on Scotland . What’s the ref thinking of and the guys upstairs 🏉🏴🥲🥲🥲
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) February 10, 2024
Others had their say too…
If anyone is ever going to say “there is something wrong with rugby” or “something is killing the game of rugby”, it is Scotland’s try being disallowed against France today at Murrayfield in the #SixNations2024. If you cannot award a try there, the rules are wrong.#SCOvFRA
— Servaas Hofmeyr ن (@servaas_hofmeyr) February 10, 2024
The only thing keeping that off the ground is the repulsion between electrons.
In which case a try has never been scored and Scotland won 9-6 https://t.co/BQLnsdfFQ1
— Benjamin Sutton (@BenjaminSuttonx) February 10, 2024
This was a try for Scotland.
Dreadful decision in the final minute that cost Scotland the game. #SCOvFRA#SixNations2024 pic.twitter.com/cVEISRtWVk— James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) February 10, 2024
Of course, you also have to look at Scotland’s tactics as well, to judge this match fully. And credit the winners, France.
Scotland should have won that game by 20 points (very unlucky not to get that late try), but credit to France for hanging in there #SCOvFRA
— Simon Borchardt (@SimonBorchardt) February 10, 2024
It was probably (definitely) a try.
But Berry can't give it. He knows it probably is, too, but he can't.
But there's no way it should have come down to a referee decision given what was in front of Scotland.
— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) February 10, 2024
Gregory Alldritt says he knew from the first replay that it wasn't a try for Scotland. A man of conviction, clearly.
— Mark Palmer (@MarkPalmerST) February 10, 2024
So what did you make of the controversial end to Scotland versus France?
Let’s be honest, it’s great to have something to debate in the pub… Or on social media. And with the process, when TMO’s cannot find conclusive video evidence, we are bound by what the initial call is.
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