Fri 12 Feb 2016 | 11:25
Wayne Barnes ends up on the floor yet again after player takes him down

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Obviously the temptation was too much for Worcestor number eight Gerrit-Jan van Velze, as he pulled referee Wayne Barnes into the ruck in a recent Premiership match. Barnes was looking at Bryce Heem to make sure he pinged the correct player, but was suddenly on his backside.

Van Velze bound on then pulled him down, before a loose boot flew over the top of his head.

It's the second time in a month that Barnes has been part of the action, following him being pushed by Clermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili, which resulted in a 14 week ban after the Georgian pushed Barnes in a Champions Cup match.

On this occasion, there clearly was no malice so Van Velze should be fine.

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  • drg
    9:09 AM 15/02/2016

    http://www.rugbydump.com/2013/03/3053/french-referee-horrifically-breaks-leg-collarbone-and-sprains-ankle

    DEFINITELY RISKY!!!!

  • stroudos
    10:17 PM 12/02/2016

    23 seconds into that video, Barnesy puts on his bollocking face.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oWJGaUXmKA

  • rugbydump
    4:40 PM 12/02/2016

    The best part about this post is actually being able to link to (Related posts) Barnes telling off Borthwick and Corry. Never gets old!

  • stroudos
    4:02 PM 12/02/2016

    Couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. ;)

    Bit of banter at the end - can hear Barnes saying "it's all the upper body work" but can't quite catch what he's replying to, presumably something about his rucking strength...

    Also, Irish #4's sidestepping was quite entertaining...