With the opportunity to reduce a 20-10 deficit and make their tie against Ospreys a one-score game, Connacht were the apparent victim of an astoundingly poor call from the officials.
Tasked with a relatively straight-forward penalty, Connacht's Jack Carty perhaps let his kick slip a little further left than he would have wanted - but it appeared like job done nonetheless.
Not according to the officials.
Meastú ??? @connachtrugby #OSPvCON pic.twitter.com/mwxmUhiBhv
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) April 6, 2018
Apoplectic with the decision, Carty can be seen signalling for the referee to consult his TMO for another look at the kick.
Such a check was not forthcoming.
Second Half Is Underway at the Liberty Stadium...Connacht have won a penalty....Jack Carty takes the penalty...That looks over the bar but the Touch Judges wave it WIDE!
— Galway Bay FM Sport (@gbfmsports) April 6, 2018
In the end it scarcely matter; Connacht were resoundingly beaten 39-10.
