Welsh international Aled Davies has been dubbed a “lucky boy” after escaping a red card in the Gallagher Premiership final. The 20-times capped scrum-half was sin-binned by referee Wayne Barnes after a shoulder to the head of Leicester hooker Julián Montoya in the 24th minute at Twickenham.
Commentating for BT Sport, England World Cup winner Ben Kay said: “He could be in big trouble here.” But after watching the replays, Barnes ruled the ball carrier Montoya was dominant so Davies’ actions were just below a high degree of danger and therefore warranted a yellow card rather than a red one. It was a call that didn’t go down well with Tigers fans, who made their feelings known.
