RFU made ‘right decision’ – Dallaglio and Monye on Irne Herbst sin-bin controversy

RFU made ‘right decision’ – Dallaglio and Monye on Irne Herbst sin-bin controversy
Rhys Jones

Published 31/03/2024 at 19:08 GMT

TNT Sports rugby pundits Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye credited the Rugby Football Union for making “the right decision” on the Irne Herbst sin-bin controversy, after it appeared that the Harlequins lock returned to the field early during Bath’s comeback at The Stoop on Saturday, March 30, making at least one important tackle to help quell the visitor’s late surge.

Irne Herbst of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Bath Rugby at The Stoop on March 30, 2024.

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TNT Sports rugby pundits Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye called the Rugby Football Union’s decision on the Irne Herbst sin-bin controversy “the right decision,” after they decided that the result of the game will be upheld.

The RFU upheld Harlequins’ narrow win over Bath despite apologising for an officiating error that saw lock Herbst return to the field early after a yellow card.

A statement released by the RFU said: “The RFU Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) acknowledge and apologise for an error during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins v Bath where a yellow card sanction resulted in Irne Herbst returning t

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