The world of rugby has no shortage of drama, but few moments have caused as much controversy as the explosive comments made by former All Black Steve Devine. After Ireland's narrow 22-19 win over Argentina, Devine didn’t hold back, calling out what he described as “disgusting” and “unacceptable” behavior from the Irish side.
The match’s most controversial moment came just minutes into the game when Los Pumas looked to have secured an early try. Matias Moroni’s powerful break and Bautista Delguy’s smart setup had fans celebrating what seemed like a sure score.
The television match official (TMO) stepped in, disallowing the try and penalizing Argentina with a yellow card for Moroni. Ireland capitalized immediately, scoring a try off the ensuing penalty. What could have been a 7-0 lead for Argentina turned into a devastating 14-point swing in Ireland’s favor.
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