New Zealand’s Scott Barrett clashed with Joe McCarthy at the Aviva Stadium last night.
SCOTT BARRETT SAID his fiery first-half exchange with Joe McCarthy during last night’s November Series clash in Dublin was in reaction to what he perceived as a ‘below the line’ incident involving the Ireland lock and Damian McKenzie.Speaking after the game, Barrett admitted he was unsure if McCarthy had made dangerous contact with McKenzie, but explained that in the heat in the moment felt he had to defend his out-half.
“From where I saw it it looked like it was around his head. Whether it was or not, I’m not too sure, but I guess I took exception in that moment. It may not have been, I’m not too sure.Barrett added that he felt it was an isolated moment in what was largely an incident-free contest. The second row also played down the significance of having Rieko Ioane lead the New Zealand Haka ahead of the game.
In response, the New Zealand centre led the Haka for the first time in Dublin, and after the game posted an image of the moment with the caption, “Put that in the book.”
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