Quote: bren2k "As a neutral, I really don't see the 'better team lost' argument; Saints weren't at their best, but they are very entertaining and play some great rugby. Hull, for my money, decided to get down and dirty for this one - some of which worked, as I thought they did a great job of negating Barba's threat, but it backfired - and discipline ended up costing them.
Two fine refereeing performances in the big matches this weekend - hats off to Mr Hicks and Mr Thaler.'"
Spot on this imo
Hull came with a game plan and credit to them executed it well and very nearly came away with the win. Saints created a lot of chances and didn't take them, whereas Hull probably had 5 scoring chances all game and took 4 of them and in cup rugby that is what you need to do.
Saints were perhaps a bit fortunate to hang on and win, but I think Hull's indiscipline was the major deciding factor in us winning the game
