George Clancy, Rugby Referee

[ChillDoubt]

As a rugby referee myself it has just dawned on me that George Clancy is refereeing the Italy v Ireland match today.
I was always led to believe(and I'm sure it has ever been thus) that an IRB Ref does not officiate in a match involving his own parent/adopted country?

Is this the first ever instance, as I can think of no other in my living memory, certainly not in the 6 Nations?

[MargoTester]

According to my son it's a French ref Pierre gauzere.

[Stephen_G]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/match/ru3775980

[ChillDoubt]

Having just discussed the matter with my brother after posting, it would appear that I do in fact need a return trip to Vision Express!
At least I'm living up to the stereotype......

Many thanks for the answer in the meantime Margo Tester!






And I will indeed get my coat.......

[MargoTester]

Never mind ChillDoubt - try Specsavers!! I'm still sulking after last night's debacle!

[ChillDoubt]

Sulking? Words could not begin to portray my utter devastation.
I can take losing to anybody, but not the Charioteers in our own back yard.
Best team won, no doubt, doesn't make it any more palatable though.....

[MargoTester]

Very true - husband and son having a good gloat thought. My Mum was Welsh and I have always supported them, she was from Pontycymmer

[ChillDoubt]

Nothing quite like spouses and offspring who twist the knife, is there?!

[MargoTester]

I could find a word for them but I might be banned so I won't risk it.

[Mick-the-Miller]