Cut out the goading Maro, it’s just not classy

COLIN BOAG

Poor form: Maro Itoje celebrates Edinburgh’s non-try

In the Glasgow v Saracens match Champions Cup match, Maro Itoje let himself down badly. I detest the mocking of opponents that’s becoming prevalent in the game – a player drops the ball or knocks it forward, and gets patted on the head by an opponent. It’s done in the hope of riling him and maybe getting a reaction that will result in a penalty, and it stinks.
The sight of Itoje leaping around in mock celebration, knowing the Glasgow try was going to be disallowed, demonstrated nothing other than a ...

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