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Date: 2023-12-03 16:35:50 | Author: Olympics 2024 | Views: 206 | Tag: keno
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France crashed out of a home Rugby World Cup in heartbreaking fashion as they went down to South Africa in one of the greatest matches of all time and Antoine Dupont slammed the refereeing in the aftermath of the loss keno
A thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France ended with the Springboks triumphing 29-28 as France’s last-gasp stand to try and find the single score that would have led them to victory came up agonisingly short, in an excruciatingly similar manner to Ireland 24 hours earlier at the same stadium keno
In a match decided by the finest of margins, Les Bleus captain Dupont – whose recovery from a fractured cheekbone suffered just 24 hours prior had dominated the build-up to the game –was unhappy with referee Ben O’Keeffe and let rip in his post-match press conference keno
“It’s hard to talk about these things because there’s lots of disappointment and frustration,” said Dupont keno
“We could have had some penalties at crucial moments keno
“I don’t want to be a bad loser and moan about the refereeing but I don’t think the refereeing was up to the level of what was at stake keno
It’s not just one person, there are TMOs, assistant referees and they have time to review images as the game is going on keno
“This doesn’t take anything away from South Africa’s performance, they played a great game keno
"RecommendedFrance suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominanceWhy is Antoine Dupont wearing a scrum cap at Rugby World Cup?France vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?Although Dupont didn’t specify his gripes, there were a number of marginal calls throughout the game, almost right from the off as Eben Etzekeno beth’s early one-handed interception attempt was deemed to have been knocked backwards keno
It was a tight call and would have been a penalty, sin-binning and possibly even a penalty try had the ball been deemed to have gone forward off the Springbok lock’s hand keno
Etzekeno beth was later sin-binned for making contact with Uini Atonio’s head in a tackle but after bunker review, it was decided that a yellow card was sufficient and it wasn’t upgraded to red keno
Etzekeno beth was yellow-carded for a high hit on Uini Atonio (AFP via Getty Images)The forearm of Damian de Allende appeared to make contact with the head of Dupont during a powerful carry at one stage, with no foul called, while Kwagga Smith forced a crucial turnover at the breakdown when his hand was on the ground but no penalty was awarded keno
It is illegal not to support your own bodyweight when playing the ball in a ruck keno
After such an incredible quarter-final, it was a shame to be talking about the referee and while head coach Fabien Galthie also hinted at his dissatisfaction at O’Keeffe’s performance, he was keen to give South Africa their due for a scintillating performance keno
“I understand the players’ frustration,” said Galthie keno
“I ask them to be brave but at such times keno
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I will accept it [the refereeing] keno
This doesn’t take anything away from South Africa’s performance keno
“They showed their experience and they dominated us in the fight keno
I don’t want to take that away from them keno
There’s just frustration, a lot of emotions and it’s hard to take keno
“We’ve worked with the referees ahead of this tournament and during the World Cup and we will continue to do so keno
”South Africa captain Siya Kolisi also brushed off any potential controversy and instead focused on a remarkable game of rugby keno
“All we can do is play rugby, we can’t control the decisions the referee makes,” said Kolisi keno
“We will have to look again but I felt he let the game flow well and his decisions were ok keno
I’ve never discredited a referee and I never will keno
“Antoine got his own opinion but the game was an amazing game keno
It flowed, it was physical and there were lots of contests keno
The atmosphere was amazing and it was a perfect stage for everything keno
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Lewis Hamilton raised the prospect of challenging Max Verstappen for pole position at the United States Grand Prix after he finished third in practice keno
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281 seconds in the sole running before qualifying later on Friday with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc splitting the rivals keno
But the seven-time world champion, in his upgraded Mercedes, clocked the fastest first and second sectors before hitting traffic in the final part of his speediest lap at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas keno
Verstappen claimed his third world title in as many years at the previous round in Qatar keno
But Hamilton’s early pace at a track where he has enjoyed so much success over the years suggests he might be able to give the Dutchman a run for his money in qualifying for Sunday’s 56-lap race keno
Leclerc could also be a contender in the Lone Star State after he finished just 0 keno
156 sec behind Verstappen keno
Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez took fourth spot, three tenths back, a place ahead of Haas’ Kevin Magnussen with George Russell sixth for Mercedes keno
Oscar Piastri survived a hairy moment when he temporarily lost control of his McLaren through Turn 8 keno
Lewis Hamilton was third in practice in Austin (Darron Cummings/AP) (AP)The Australian rookie, who won the sprint race in Lusail a fortnight ago, looked destined for the barriers after he ran on to the grass at high speed keno
Piastri wiggled one way to the next but managed to catch his out-of-control machine to avoid a big shunt keno
He sustained minor damage to the floor of his McLaren in the accident and finished only 19th keno
Lance Stroll was rooted to the foot of the time charts after he completed just five laps following a brake failure on his Aston Martin keno
Qualifying takes place at 4pm local time (10pm BST) keno
More aboutLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenCharles LeclercUS Grand PrixJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/2Lewis Hamilton set to rival Max Verstappen for pole in AustinLewis Hamilton set to rival Max Verstappen for pole in AustinLewis Hamilton was third in practice in Austin (Darron Cummings/AP)APLewis Hamilton set to rival Max Verstappen for pole in AustinLewis Hamilton (Darron Cummings/AP)AP✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today keno
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