Force struggle with ‘whistle happy’ ref – Rugby.com.au

Western Force coach Tim Sampson was left to bemoan a “whistle happy” referee after watching his side crash to a 27-11 loss to the Brumbies in Perth on Friday night.
The Force conceded a whopping 10 penalties during the first half, with the home side giving up vital field position time and again to set the platform for the Brumbies’ win.
The Brumbies conceded nine penalties themselves in the second half at the hands of referee Graham Cooper, and Sampson wasn’t thrilled by the stop-start nature of…

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