‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...
Scotland’s head coach Gregor Townsend expressed frustration over a crucial penalty decision in the Six Nations 2025 match against England, which was converted by Fin Smith. Townsend questioned how the penalty against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry was awarded, stating he did not understand the call. He also hinted at reviewing the game to assess if better decisions could have been made. Additionally, Scotland’s coaches and players believe officiating decisions, including the solitary English try scored by Tommy Freeman, may have impacted the outcome. Townsend acknowledged the role of the French referee in the contest, emphasizing that such decisions can swing games either way.
