It was competitive but Wales ultimately deserved the victory in Friday night’s Six Nations clash with France.
Tries were at a premium for the duration of the 19-10 tie, with Wales’ solitary try coming from a fortuitous bounce of the ball and the only French effort coming in the final minute.
And while every player gave it absolutely everything, it was match official Wayne Barnes who came in for the most criticism after the final whistle for constantly breaking up play, being far too finicky with the scrum but, all the while, failing to flash a yellow card in the direction of a Wales player despite a series of instances of foul play in their 22.
Wayne Barnes show, spoilt what could have been a good game and didn't allow it to get started. Wins a win tho, bring on the English.
— Mark Coleman (@mark_coleman210) February 26, 2016
Another game of rugby ruined by Wayne Barnes! #WALvFRA #SixNations #waynebarnes
— Ffion Harris (@FfionHarris24) February 26, 2016
Surely the public are not paying upwards of £80 to watch a referee ..supporters are there to watch rugby #waynebarnes get over your self ffs
— Nigel Griffiths (@griffiths_nigel) February 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/Allenleech/status/703328315113738240
Wayne Barnes was a total embarrassment. How no player from Wales didn't receive a yellow is beyond me. Consistent foul play. #WALvFRA #joke
— Conall Finn (@Conallfinn) February 26, 2016
Have just realised I have begun to have sympathy for the French.
Damn you, Wayne Barnes.
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) February 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/nbrez/status/703332184137007107
https://twitter.com/owenwarrell/status/703324070386016259
Is Wayne Barnes the Mike dean of rugby then?
— Vital Swansea (@VitalSwansea) February 26, 2016
Is the rugby on after "The Wayne Barnes Show" finishes?
— Ruck ’n’ Roll (@RnRRugby) February 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/Luke_e_Boy/status/703315225601318912
#WALvFRA Without doubt the world of rugby has just witnessed one of the worst refereeing performances ever ! #waynebarnes
— Mike Rees 🏴🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@Food_A4thought) February 26, 2016
How many times must a team attack 4 a try, get a pen and never get yellow card advantage???? #WALvFRA #waynebarnes #worstrefever #warrenball
— John Gorey 🔥 (@gorey_john) February 26, 2016
Terrible game of rugby, not helped by a Wayne Barnes who made the game too stop start. #whistlehappy #walesvfrance
— Gareth Lee (@ScarletGar) February 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/IWantedDanB/status/703339035666817024
Thank you Wayne Barnes for an absolutely shocking game of rugby 👍🏽
— Jack (@JackHDavies1) February 26, 2016
