Rob Baxter baffled by Will Rigg yellow

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Rob Baxter, the Exeter Chiefs director of rugby looks on prior to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Exeter boss Rob Baxter claimed he was “baffled” by referee Christophe Ridley sin-binning substitute wing Will Rigg in the 65th minute for obstructing Leicester full-back Freddie Steward in a contest for a high ball.

Baxter said Ridley had first indicated that it was a knock on and only changed his decision after consulting the TMO.
“It was obviously a key moment in the game after we had taken the lead,” Baxter said.
“Some of these decisions are baffling a little bit. The referee is right there and he thinks it’s a knock on. We have to find a way of refereeing these decisions.”
However, Baxter...

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