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Super Rugby Pacific issued a statement to this masthead on Sunday standing behind the decision.
“Super Rugby Pacific management has reviewed the TMO decision to overturn a try initially awarded to Lalakai Foketi in the 28th minute of Friday’s game between the NSW Waratahs and the Chiefs. The review process considered all available video evidence and concluded the TMO decision to overturn the try on the basis of ‘simultaneous grounding’ (Law 21.4) was correct,” the SRP statement said.
The incident may yield a different result in the future, however, with informed sources saying Super Rugby Pacific bosses have discussed seeking a potential law modification from World Rugby regarding “simultaneous grounding”, so attack is rewarded and the ball can be deemed a try, instead of in touch.
The no-try ruling, and a Chiefs try soon after containing a debatable pass, meant it was a 14-point swing.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Jack Bowen and Henry O’Donnell of the Waratahs celebrate victory.Credit: Getty Images
“We could have folded there and sort of did what we did against Moana [Pasifika], but the boys bit down the mouthguard and kept going. I am proud of that second half,” captain Hugh Sinclair said post-game.
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar said he would “bite my tongue” when asked about the 18-4 penalty count against his side.
The Waratahs travel to Fiji this week to meet the Drua, and McKellar said he would be “rotating a few players out” as part of the Wallabies resting protocol.
McKellar also stressed he was keen to keep Taniela Tupou, Teddy Wilson and Tane Edmed at the Waratahs next season, given the trio are all in-demand elsewhere.
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Former Wallaby Tim Horan dropped a bombshell in the pre-game coverage by saying he understood Tupou was close to agreeing to a deal with a French club.
Tupou’s agent Anthony Picone denied the speculated move on Sunday and McKellar said he had no idea about it either.
“He’s a big, tight-head prop – he’s going to attract interest from the French,” McKellar said.
Tupou hasn’t been in strong form this year, but McKellar said it is not due to a poor attitude.
“His attitude has been superb since he walked in the door,” McKellar said. “He’s fit and got himself in good shape. Certain things just aren’t clicking.”
Edmed is being circled by the Brumbies but McKellar also praised his attitude, despite not getting much game time. And the coach made a point of praising Wilson, who has been strong over the past month since replacing Jake Gordon and is being wooed by the Force.
“Let me make it really clear that I want Teddy Wilson here,” he said. “He’s a great young man … he’s very coachable, listens to feedback, and has worked hard at the areas we’ve given him feedback on.”
Watch all the action from the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season on Stan Sport, the only place to watch every match ad-free, live and on demand.
Super Rugby Pacific issued a statement to this masthead on Sunday standing behind the decision.
“Super Rugby Pacific management has reviewed the TMO decision to overturn a try initially awarded to Lalakai Foketi in the 28th minute of Friday’s game between the NSW Waratahs and the Chiefs. The review process considered all available video evidence and concluded the TMO decision to overturn the try on the basis of ‘simultaneous grounding’ (Law 21.4) was correct,” the SRP statement said.
The incident may yield a different result in the future, however, with informed sources saying Super Rugby Pacific bosses have discussed seeking a potential law modification from World Rugby regarding “simultaneous grounding”, so attack is rewarded and the ball can be deemed a try, instead of in touch.
The no-try ruling, and a Chiefs try soon after containing a debatable pass, meant it was a 14-point swing.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Jack Bowen and Henry O’Donnell of the Waratahs celebrate victory.Credit: Getty Images
“We could have folded there and sort of did what we did against Moana [Pasifika], but the boys bit down the mouthguard and kept going. I am proud of that second half,” captain Hugh Sinclair said post-game.
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar said he would “bite my tongue” when asked about the 18-4 penalty count against his side.
The Waratahs travel to Fiji this week to meet the Drua, and McKellar said he would be “rotating a few players out” as part of the Wallabies resting protocol.
McKellar also stressed he was keen to keep Taniela Tupou, Teddy Wilson and Tane Edmed at the Waratahs next season, given the trio are all in-demand elsewhere.
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Former Wallaby Tim Horan dropped a bombshell in the pre-game coverage by saying he understood Tupou was close to agreeing to a deal with a French club.
Tupou’s agent Anthony Picone denied the speculated move on Sunday and McKellar said he had no idea about it either.
“He’s a big, tight-head prop – he’s going to attract interest from the French,” McKellar said.
Tupou hasn’t been in strong form this year, but McKellar said it is not due to a poor attitude.
“His attitude has been superb since he walked in the door,” McKellar said. “He’s fit and got himself in good shape. Certain things just aren’t clicking.”
Edmed is being circled by the Brumbies but McKellar also praised his attitude, despite not getting much game time. And the coach made a point of praising Wilson, who has been strong over the past month since replacing Jake Gordon and is being wooed by the Force.
“Let me make it really clear that I want Teddy Wilson here,” he said. “He’s a great young man … he’s very coachable, listens to feedback, and has worked hard at the areas we’ve given him feedback on.”
Watch all the action from the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season on Stan Sport, the only place to watch every match ad-free, live and on demand.
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