Brumbies coach, Stephen Larkham, expressed his concern over what he deemed as “questionable decisions” made by referee Nic Berry during their 19-6 loss to the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final. The Brumbies, Australia’s last hope in the competition, saw their title dreams shattered as the Chiefs secured a home final against the defending champion Crusaders in Hamilton. Australian teams have now lost all 16 Super Rugby finals games played on New Zealand soil. Fans can catch the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific final on Stan Sport, the home of rugby, with ad-free and live streaming options.
Larkham acknowledged the Chiefs’ quality, commending their ability to only miss five tackles on a wet night in Waikato. However, he also criticized referee Berry for various grievances. Larkham highlighted instances where the maul was collapsed and the Chiefs dived over the ruck, slapping the ball out of the Brumbies halfback’s hands. Larkham plans to discuss these issues with the referee. He also mentioned a high shot on Bobby Valetini that went unnoticed or was deemed not worthy of a yellow or red card, or even a penalty.
Despite these complaints, Larkham admitted that the Brumbies were not without fault and praised the overall refereeing of the game. He recognized a couple of key moments that proved to be detrimental to their performance. Chiefs playmaker, Damian McKenzie, played a pivotal role in the match, scoring a try and kicking a crucial penalty to secure the win.
Larkham’s thoughts after the match were directed towards departing assistant coaches, Laurie Fisher and Dan Palmer, who have made significant contributions to the Brumbies’ program over the years. Larkham expressed his sadness about their departure and acknowledged their dedication to the organization. He also paid tribute to captain Nic White and loose forward Pete Samu, who will be leaving the club. Larkham highlighted the team’s aspirations to succeed against New Zealand teams and win the trans-Tasman competition, emphasizing the importance of the departing players.
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