Will no doubt be removed in no time but it has to be the most ridiculous decision of all time! Though I must admit I utterly hate ashton and adore manu so to some degree loved it, despite how completely in the wrong it is.

For those that dont know, Manu, the boy doing the punching received only a yellow but is bound to be banned for a few months at least. Ashton was yellow carded, mainly for being a detestable arse I imagine as a push in the back hardly warrants much punishment.

Better vid:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xiplk1 ... mbediframe

Linesman fucked up royally and Manu shoulda seen the red card. That would've changed the game prob to result in Northampton winning.

I like Ashton, despite his borderline arrogance; high confidence in oneself and ones abilities often gets interpreted as arrogance.

Still, he can certainly take a punch.

They hugged at the end which at least shows rugby in a good light. Manu will be out for a number of weeks for sure. So many people saw it on TV etc that they'll come down hard on him. Shame cos he should be in England's world cup team. He may still get there just.