Connacht coach Andy Friend discusses the team's response to Mack Hansen's comments about the refereeing in their recent match against Leinster.
Connacht coach Andy Friend says his team is taking a 'wait and see' approach after Mack Hansen's comments about the refereeing in their match against Leinster. Friend says he spoke to referee Tappe to let him know about Hansen's comments and to ensure their communication channels remain open. Friend acknowledges that there are questions about whether players should be able to talk publicly about referees, as they can in other sports.
He emphasizes the importance of all involved in professional rugby being accountable and growing, including coaches. Friend says Hansen's comments were about how it feels to be a player on the field, rather than an attack on the referee or TMO
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