Former Wallaby winger Luke Morahan had an incredible individual try ruled out against Saracens on Saturday due to a block on Maro Itoje.
The Bristol star caught a clearance box kick on the touchline 40 metres out and showed fantastic balance and agility to slice through the Saracens defence and score a wonder try.
Unfortunately a slight block by Charlie Thacker on Saracens lock Itoje meant the try was ruled out by the officials for obstruction.
Try or no try…what do we think? 🤔
A very tight call against Bristol Bears – not in doubt is that spellbinding finish from Luke Morahan 🔥🔥🔥#RugbyRestart pic.twitter.com/dS1rUs3GA6
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) August 15, 2020
Despite this setback the Bears went on to beat the reigning champions 16-12 at Ashton Gate in the first round of the Gallagher Premiership since lockdown.
Morahan, 30, scored a similarly brilliant try back in 2013 against the British & Irish Lions when he was playing for the Queensland Reds which remains one of the greatest solo efforts in recent years.
REACTION
Unless Itoje has a wingspan of 20ft, he would have never have got to him.
— Robin Hambly (@Hammy_79) August 15, 2020
Rubbish decision. Itoje wasn’t interested in a tackle. Games getting soft.
— Joe. p (@joeypizzas) August 15, 2020
It was more like this pic.twitter.com/57LFodzGCZ
— Black and Red (@cheekycol) August 15, 2020
Daylight robbery. Itoje had no chance.
— alan varney (@alanvarney1) August 15, 2020
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