England referee Wayne Barnes will mark his 100th Test at Cardiff on Sunday (NZT) by starting the game with the whistle used in the famous 1905 Test between Wales and the All Blacks. Barnes’ career is not without controversy after his missing of a French forward pass that led to a key try in the All Blacks’ semi-final exit from the 2007 Rugby World Cup, also in Cardiff.
Barnes marks 100 Tests with a touch of history
Barnes marks 100 Tests with a touch of…
Barnes marks 100 Tests with a touch of history
England referee Wayne Barnes will mark his 100th Test at Cardiff on Sunday (NZT) by starting the game with the whistle used in the famous 1905 Test between Wales and the All Blacks. Barnes’ career is not without controversy after his missing of a French forward pass that led to a key try in the All Blacks’ semi-final exit from the 2007 Rugby World Cup, also in Cardiff.