This Saturday, the Top 14 match between Stade Rochelais and Clermont was marked by numerous clashes in the first act. And the meeting official did not hesitate to take action.
In total, no less than four yellow cards were distributed by the man with the whistle. So three for ASM: two for dangerous tackles from Simone and Kremer. For many, the first would have deserved a red. While the second rusk was considered harsh.
At the end of the first period, two players from each side were sent to the bench after another clash. But we can't help but think that the box counter could have been higher.
Indeed, several players in the match never stopped looking for each other on Marcel Deflandre's pitch. Starting with second lines Will Skelton and Thomas Ceyte.
The Rochelais was also penalized in the 25th after another clash with the Clermontois. But for certain supporters tuned to Canal +, the Australian international would have deserved to also be excluded.
From the start of the meeting, an action which did not escape the “Twittos” provoked strong reactions on social networks. We can indeed see the Wallaby dropping onto Ceyte.
For some supporters, this attitude would have merited a call for video. He could have pretended that he had been brought to the ground by the Clermontois.
Nothing says he won't be cited. He could also escape the patrol if the refereeing body considers that it is not clear. One thing is certain, Skelton has not made any friends in the Clermont ranks.
