Rugby-Gatland disappointed Lions dragged into match official critique controversy


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 03 Aug 2021

Rugby Union - Stormers v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - July 17, 2021 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland wearing a face mask before the match REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Warren Gatland said he was disappointed the British & Irish Lions had been called out by World Rugby over alleged comments about match officials in the test series against South Africa that has been overshadowed by off-field complaints.

South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has been called to a misconduct hearing after his hour-long video critique of the officials following the first test loss.

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