It’s fair to say France fans were not impressed with the performance of referee Wayne Barnes in Paris as they lost 27-23 to Scotland.
Wales clinched the Six Nations as 14-man Scotland snatched their first victory in Paris since 1999 to wreck France’s title hopes.
It is the sixth title of the Six Nations era for a Wales side that came into the campaign as distinct underdogs after an underwhelming autumn.
But the French, and even the victorious Scots, were clearly unhappy with Barnes if social media is anything to go by….
SOCIAL REACTION:
Fière des bleus même dans la défaite, quel tournoi!!
Heureusement que Wayne Barnes était la pour l’Écosse
#FRAvSCO
— Méryl (@MerylCailloux) March 26, 2021
Never realized Wayne Barnes was a Scotsman!
#FRAvSCO #SixNationsRugby
— Hugh Terry (@Hugorelly) March 26, 2021
Wayne Barnes wearing red tonight
#subtle
— Hayley Wilson (@Wilson12H) March 26, 2021
Wayne Barnes missing forward passes in his determination to see Scottish penalties at every occasion. #FRAvSCO
— Colin M
(@Colin_MacD) March 26, 2021
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15. Israel Folau (Australia) – This pick didn’t age well.
I go for Folau – only just, I should stress – because of his ability to seemingly beat his man every time he gets the ball in his hand. He’s such an exciting player and like Leigh Halfpenny he is one of the best under the high ball.
14. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
How can you fail to be impressed when watching Hogg play. He’s so exciting as he burst into that line and, of course, was named Six Nations player of the tournament.
13. Brian O’Driscoll (Ireland)
Not only is he one of the greatest centres in the history of rugby union but he’s a fantastic man off the field as well. O’Driscoll has been a wonderful ambassador for the sport and a real leader.
12. Ma’a Nonu (New Zealand)
He’s another brilliant player and after every game, win or lose, he would come up and give me a hug. Ma’a has always found time at after-match functions or at breakfast if we’ve been staying at the same hotel to come over and have a chat.
11. Shane Williams (Wales)
He was in the mould of Gerald Davies in how he left defenders gasping for air as he beat them with those dazzling sidesteps. Nobody would fancy defending against a back three of Shane, Hogg and Folau, I can tell you that.
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