Hi

i watched the whole match live. It was never going to be a high scoring game with the tackling by both sides ferocious.

On balance of play Wales were on top until the controversial sending off of Warburton the Welsh skipper.

I have to say that as I watched it I thought the referee had made a correct decision. It look dangerous and he appeared to "spear" the Frenchman to the ground. But the slo-mo proves me to be wrong and the tackle whilst hard and probably slightly illegal was worth no more than a penalty.

So it was tough on Wales but they tried to play as a team and turn this situation around.

The almost pulled it off but as as been happening all through the tournament vital missed penalties cost them the game.

My commiserations go out to Wales who played well throughout the Tournament and deserved better fate than this. I think that their performances both on and off the pitch will have gained them many new friends - including this Englishman who is passionate and patriotic about his rugby.

Bad luck Wales but after all.....that is sport.

Cheers

Mikel2