Cheetahs lay

I think Berry was poor and deserves to be asked to answer some questions. What we  dont want is a bent down under ref set up developing here!!

Cape Town - The Cheetahs have laid official complaints to SANZAAR and SA Rugby against referee Stuart Berry, who handled their Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban at the weekend.

READ: Cheetahs deserved a penalty try - Mallett

The Cheetahs are upset that Berry did not award them a penalty try after several dominant scrums which the Sharks collapsed. (How bad was Coenie - well dont ask ou snapster!!!)

The visitors were leading 7-3 in the 24th minute when they put severe pressure on the Sharks scrum. The Cheetahs looked set to score, but the buckling Sharks scrum kept collapsing. 

Despite protests from Cheetahs captain Francois Venter, Berry decided a penalty try was not warranted.

The Sharks emerged from that particular passage of play unscathed and went on to win 26-10.

The men from Bloemfontein were also upset as they felt Sharks captain Tendai Mtawarira was allowed back on to the field too soon after being yellow-carded, while Berry’s application of the advantage law was also questioned.

The Cheetahs on Monday confirmed via their official Facebook page that they had laid a complaint against Berry.

The statement reads: “Since Saturday’s match we have been inundated with reaction from fans over the handling of the match by referee, Stuart Berry. We share the frustration. The necessary procedures have been followed and the coaches and management have made their grievances felt at SANZAAR and SARU. It is now in their hands to take the matter further. There are measures taken against referees if there is sufficient cause and reason for action."

Beeno, our mate Stew is a SA ref, that's what is says on his passport anyway JW: Supporter of refereeing excellence - we get results

 Berry does not like the Cheetahs and I do not think the Cheetahs like him.   A few years ago the Cheetahs played the Stormers in a game and there was one huge mishap.   The Stormers were in the Cheetahs 22 when the flyhalf kicked a dribble kick straight into his own man about 5 meters ahead of the kicker.  The Cheetahs stopped play ing because the Stormers player was off-side as a result of the kick.   A Stormer player picked up the ball  picked up the ball and the ball was passed to De Jongh and he scored a "try".   Berry did not go to the TMO and awarded a try.   Be it as it may the Cheetahs beat the Stormers that day - but I expected a charge that day - if they lost the game there would have been one.       

 ... and to think some of these dopey  attention seeking yarpy refs are going to the Olympics next month - it beggars belief...everywhere they go there is some major controversy...