Rob Baxter and Alex Sanderson's immediate reaction to Jack Yeandle red card
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter had no qualms with the red card handed out to Jack Yeandle during their 25-20 Gallagher Premiership defeat to Sale.
Yeandle was sent off with the Chiefs 12-8 ahead following tries for Facundo Cordero and Sean Lonsdale – after Byron McGuigan put the home side ahead – but they were pegged back at the interval after Bevan Rodd touched down for Sale.
Exeter continued to battle, however, and Sam Simmonds’ second-half effort put them in front, but Curtis Langdon’s try and an AJ MacGinty penalty helped the hosts secure the win.
“I couldn’t hear the referee and couldn’t see the big screen from a distance,” Baxter said. “From what I’ve been told, he went through the process of shoulder to the head with no clear grasp.
“We’ve been told that’s what happened so I can’t have any complaints if that’s the process he’s gone through and that’s what everyone has seen.
“If that’s what has happened and it’s been that clear, I can’t have any complaints about that.
“I’m pleased with the character. It was a bonus-point away from home in the Premiership, which is pretty good anyway. To do it with 14 men for an hour is better, but I’m still a little bit frustrated with individual things.”
Sharks boss Alex Sanderson had an element of sympathy for Yeandle, who became the latest player to be sent off in the Premiership after five red cards last weekend.
“It’s the way the game is at the moment, you’ve got to be so in control of your body, even when there’s mitigating circumstances,” he said.
? It's red! ?
Another red card! This time for Exeter.
Jack Yeandle makes contact high and doesn't get a clean wrap of his arms ?
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“We had that with J-L (Jean-Luc Du Preez) where he got a yellow (against Harlequins) but it could have been a red.
“Has the needle swung too far one way? Was there intent or was it just a cleanout that went wrong? Maybe it’s got to swing back a little bit than where it is right now.
“But it’s for the right reasons so I can’t complain, it’s about player safety, so you’ve got to back those decisions from the referees and governing bodies.”
Following the result, Sale moved back into the play-off places and closer to second-placed Exeter in the table.
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Despite having a man advantage for the whole second half, they had to fight for the win and Sanderson thought that the Chiefs were galvanised by the sending off.
“I’ve been in establishments with 14-men – beat Racing at home and beat Ospreys away (with Saracens) – and it focuses your mind on every play,” he added.
“The best teams can do that, Exeter can do that. We had to produce a relentless performance and for the most part I thought it was in terms of our application.
“When application roles into ill-discipline, that’s when we can let teams back in, which is what we did.
“We’ll take that win and we can build on it. It was more of an 80-minute performance, even though the discipline let us down at times.”
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Four Kiwis in that backline. A solid statement on the lack of invention, risk-taking and joy in the NH game; game of attrition and head- banging tedium. Longterm medical problems aplenty in the future!
1 Go to commentsGood article, I learnt quite a lot. A big sliding door moment was in the mid 00s when they rejected Steve Anderson's long term transformation and he wrote Ireland's strategy instead.
2 Go to commentsHi Dr Nick! I'm worried that I've started to enjoy watching England and have actually wanted them to win their last two games. What would you prescribe? On a more serious note, I've noticed that the standard of play in March is often better than early February. Do you think this is because of the weather or because the players have been together for longer?
10 Go to commentsMy question in all this brett is who is going to wear the consequences of these actions? Surely just getting the sack isn’t sufficient? A teenager working the till at woolies would probably get taken to court if they took $20 out of the till. You mean to tell me that someone can spend $2.6 million and get away with it? Where was it spent? What companies/people were the beneficiaries etc? How is it just being talked about as an ‘oopsie’ and we all just move on and not a matter of the court for gross negligence, fraud, take your pick…
18 Go to commentslove Manu too but England have relied on him coming back from injury for far too long and not sorted the position with someone else long term . It will be a blessing he has gone . Huge shame he was so injury prone . God speed Manu .
3 Go to commentsI agree with Ben Smith about Brett Cameron. The No. 6 position has to be a monster and a genuine lineout option, like Ollivon, Lawes (now Chessum), Du Toit, etc. The only player who fits that bill right now is Scott Barrett. A fit and fizzing Tuipolotu together with one of the young towers, Sam Darry or Josh Lord, would give Razor the freedom to play Barret at 6.
16 Go to commentsOutstanding article, Graham. Agree with all of it. And enjoy the style of writing too (particularly Grand Slap!).
2 Go to commentsI wouldn't pay a cent for that loafer. He just stands around, waiting for play to come his way. He won't make the Wallabies.
1 Go to commentsGood bit of te reo maori Nic. Or is that Niko or Nikora? On the theme of trees the Oaks v Totara. Game plan would be key. I have one but it would cost you.
10 Go to comments> Shaun Edwards’ You should not have to score 30 points to win a game, as exciting as it is. This statement was surprising to me. It is nonsensical .I guess it is a defence coach speaking. But head coach, defence and attacking coaches all work together. They are inseparable. You score more than the opposition to win. It only needs to be one score. You score whatever the game demands, whatever the opposition demand. You defend whatever it takes. The attack coach needs to be able to clock up 30pts if need be.
10 Go to commentsWho’d have thought, not having Farrell & Youngs kicking the ball at every possible opportunity and playing flat and allowing your centres to run and pass would pay off? No one could possibly have seen this coming. FML. It took a LONG time coming but at least that time has finally come. England need to find a backup to Lawrence. Freeman is the best candidate for me, I see no reason why he can't play 12. He's big, strong, fast and has great hands.
10 Go to commentsLove Manu but he's not the player he was and I imagine Bayonne have paid too much money for him.
3 Go to commentsNew Zealand have not beaten England since 2018 and even that was a pretty close shave.
1 Go to comments“a renewed focus on Scottish-qualified players” Scottish-qualified is another way of saying English. England has development more players for the Scotland national Rugby team in the last 4 years, than Scotland has.
2 Go to commentsThis sounds a lot like the old Welsh rugby proverb “Wales never lose. Other teams just score more points.”
5 Go to commentsFinally,at last, Borthwick has done what the whole of England have been crying out for. Ditch the kick chase and let the players have freedom to attack and run with the ball. It was great to see. Ford played really well and for the first time in ages was 5 yards closer to the gainline which then allowed a more attacking position . Pity it has taken 90 odd caps to do so. However, this has to continue and not be a false dawn . One issue. Marcus. With Ford having one really good game in 5 ,is he the answer long term . Smith puts bums on seats and is terrific to watch . How can you leave him out before he departs for France in disillusion . England are in danger of Simmons , Alex Goode , Cipriani , Mercer and now Smith being unable to get a selection ahead of “favourites” of the management regardless of form . Great to see England play so well .
2 Go to commentsCockerill was an abrasive player in the mould of a Georgian front rower who will have the respect of that pack. Looking forward to seeing what he can do with this exciting team, hopefully they can send a message to unions like Wales that money alone doesn't buy you wins.
2 Go to commentsI like the look of those July matches. Hopefully they'll get some good tests in November too.
2 Go to commentsThis is a poor article, essentially just trolling six nations teams
22 Go to commentsConnaught man? How you can write that without blushing.
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