Fiji’s head coach, Mick Byrne, expressed his frustration following the team’s recent match, suggesting that his players were at a disadvantage in what he described as a two-rule game. Byrne’s comments came after a contentious moment involving Irish pivot Sam Pendergast, who received only a yellow card for a shoulder-to-head collision with Fiji’s openside flanker Kitione Salawa.
During the post-match press conference, Byrne joked, “Aww, no I think he was wearing a green jersey, so it stayed yellow,” reflecting his view on the inconsistency of the officiating. Despite this incident, he acknowledged that Fiji’s high penalty count in the first half was largely due to their own mistakes, emphasizing the need for improvement.
“It was definitely on us, sometimes with our enthusiasm to get the job done, especially early on. At the end of the day, it is on us, not on the referee, and we need to get better,” Byrne stated. This highlights his commitment to helping the team learn from their errors and strive for excellence in future matches.
The focus on self-improvement indicates a hopeful outlook for the Flying Fijians, as they aim to refine their performance and turn challenges into opportunities for growth. With this resilient attitude, there is potential for the team to bounce back stronger in upcoming games.
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