Hurricanes coach says 'no doubt' Ardie Savea scored, slams TMO process

Departing Hurricanes coach Jason Holland has fired at a parting shot at the way rugby is officiated following his team’s controversial exit.

The Hurricanes were beaten 37-33 by the Brumbies in their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Canberra on Saturday but felt they were robbed after captain Ardie Savea had a potential match-winning try disallowed in the 85th minute.

Holland was certain Savea grounded the ball despite the efforts from Brumbies flanker Luke Reimer, who was credited for a try-saving tackle.

Referee Nic Berry called no-try before television match official Brett Cronan found no evidence from the footage available to overturn the referee’s on-field decision.

Holland conceded the Hurricanes blew other opportunities to win the game before Savea’s disallowed try determined their fate.

However, he was clearly still irked by the decision two days on.

Holland was adamant Savea scored and felt the TMO process had a lot to answer for.

In the semi-finals this week, the Crusaders play the Blues at 7.05pm Friday while the Chiefs face the Brumbies at 7.05pm Saturday

Source: Stuff.co