All Blacks v Springboks: Red-card to Scott Barrett caps drama-riddled first half
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Scott Barrett of New Zealand is sent off by referee Matthew Carley after a receiving a second yellow card against the Springboks at Twickenham.
The All Blacks were reeling at halftime at Twickenham after a red card to Scott Barrett after an indisciplined first half.
Scott Barrett was sent off just in the 39th minute for a reckless charge on Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx.
Barrett had earlier been yellow carded for after the All Blacks conceded a string of early penalties.
He was joined in the sin bin by skipper Sam Cane as referee Matthew Carley’s patience wore thin.
Barrett, however, may escape a ban as the bunker officials deemed the second yellow card did not constitute a red card upgrade.
He was sent off however for two yellow cards.
The All Blacks trailed 14-0 at the break after having a try to Will Jordan ruled out in injury time for a knock-on by mark Telea.
They were probably fortunate not to be trailing by more, only excellent defence by the 13-man All Blacks stopped the Springboks nailing more than two first-half tries.