Rugby Controversy: Debate Over Jac Morgan's Clearout in Lions Series-Clinching Try
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The article discusses a controversial rugby incident involving Jac Morgan's clearout during the British and Irish Lions' series-clinching try. Former scrum-half Andy Nicol defends Morgan's actions, stating he did nothing wrong and was following proper rugby technique, while Australia coach Joe Schmidt argues the clearout should have been penalized. The debate centers on whether Morgan's ruck clearance was dangerous or standard rugby play.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledFormer scrum-half Andy Nicol also agreed that Morgan, who is the only Wales player remaining on the trip and was making his Lions Test debut, did 'nothing wrong'.
Nicol told the BBC's Rugby Union Weekly podcast: 'He was always low. The 'jackaler' went in and put his head in a dangerous position and Jac cleared him out.'
'I was watching in the stands and said if this is turned over, it's the end of rugby.'
'That was a classic rugby incident. That's how Jac Morgan and every player is taught and coached to clear out a ruck.'
Australia coach Joe Schmidt says Jac Morgan's clearout in the lead-up to the British and Irish Lions' series-clinching try should have been penalised.
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