The tackle area during Ireland's recent clash with Wales at Croke Park caused some confusion
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The literal manner in which South African officials have refereed tackle law 15.6(c) since their arrival for rounds three and four of the Six Nations Championship continues to be a concern for the Irish management, according to the Irish Times.
"The problem from an Irish perspective is whether the tackler, who brings a ball-carrier to ground, is releasing the tackled player adequately before playing the ball. Irish coach Declan Kidney, normally non-contentious in his media dealings, was compelled to question, at Saturday’s post-match conference, why one paragraph of law is being highlighted by referees when others are not, and that it is happening mid-tournament.
"Kidney had “no joy” after a meeting with IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien last week, which leaves a festering wound ahead of the Scotland match this Saturday, the last rugby fixture at Croke Park, which will be refereed by another South African, Jonathan Kaplan."
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