Tony Brown. File photoHighlanders coach Tony Brown has accused the Crusaders of pushing "the letter of the law" after his team lost to the reigning champions in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opener. Brown said it was "sad" that a team so heavily penalised -- the Crusaders conceded 15 penalties and were shown two yellow cards -- was still able to emerge victorious from a tight contest. "If you look at tonight's game that's what's sad about rugby at the minute," Brown told local media after the 26-13 defeat. "Referees are doing their job but I know that they've had five yellow cards in two games, so something isn't working."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 27, 2021 01:29 UTC