Nigel Owens' appointment as referee for this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final between the All Blacks and Ireland has not been welcomed in the northern hemisphere, with Irish fans voicing their dismay at the Welshman.
With Owens confirmed as one of four referees to take charge of this weekend's fixtures, Ireland fans and ex-players have made it clear exactly where they stand on the issue.
Former Test fullback Luke Fitzgerald tweeted he likes the referee to referee the game. The All Blacks know they'll be able to cheat all day at the breakdown.
One fan even drew back to the 2013 Dublin Test match, which saw the All Blacks win after the siren thanks to a Ryan Crotty try, where Aaron Cruden was allowed a second attempt at a conversion.
The All Blacks will play Ireland at 10.15 pm Saturday.
[Source: TV NZ]
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