Rugby 7. France stolen in London? No, New Zealand just played base

It’s a kick that could have changed everything at the end of the season. France 7 He would have been allowed to ride on Rugby seven world championship platformafter the last stage that took place on May 20 and 21, 2023 in London.

Except that in Quarter finalAnd the New Zealanders and the referee decided otherwise. Let’s go back to the bar. During the last minute of the match, Frenchman Joris Simon scored a try and allowed the Blues to score 17-19, before switching. Then everything will change. Rugby News He explains everything to you.

Impossible shift to write

Therefore, Thomas Carroll has the opportunity to imitate the two teams and offer an extension of the residence halls. Unfortunately, he won’t have a chance because the referee will whistle the end of the game before the Paw player can adjust his touchdown. Indeed, the siren sounded and the referee blew the whistle three times, signaling the end of the match. General amazement in the French clan.

Very quickly, Thomas Carroll only complained about the attitude of the New Zealanders, as they were in front of him when he had to attempt this very important kick. but what ruler ? In rugby 7, it is not the same as in the 15th !

In fact, after the attempt, the opposing players must not position themselves behind the goal line, but on the 10-meter line as provided by the Laws of the Game and its variations in the regulations. the world.

Obvious lack of fair play, but the rule was respected

So “all blacks” were within their rights. But there is rule and application of the rule. In this regard, there was a distinct lack of fair play on their part. The rule was not broken, of course, but all the players overtook the French striker. In a 50-meter-wide field, this could only be a coincidence…

But New Zealanders may not be the only ones to blame. The Uruguayan referee Francisco Gonzalez, who refereed this match, did not take into account the situation at all and showed enthusiasm, considering that Thomas Carroll took too long to write his shift. But was he in the best conditions to do so? It is up to everyone to make their decision…

Thomas Carroll was unable to attempt his conversion for a touchdown, the Blues lost in the quarterfinals against New Zealand (19-17), but managed to get 5^H A place in the London Championships, after two consecutive victories against Australia (22-19), then Ireland (21-19).

In the final standings for the 2023 season, France 7which was 3^H Before this last stage in London, he finished at 4^H A historic place, but Jerome Dare’s tricolores could have hoped for the best, and the quarter-final finish will leave them with a bitter taste for a long time…

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