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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win

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Gregor Townsend was left frustrated by a perceived inconsistency of officiating at the Rugby World Cup after South Africa centre Jesse Kriel escaped sanction for an apparent head-to-head collision with Jack Dempsey early in Scotland’s defeat to the Springboks.

Townsend’s side were beaten 18-3 in their opening pool fixture in Marseille in an early dent to their hopes of progressing to the quarter finals out of a competitive Pool B.

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