Cipriani wasn’t in the maul says Dai

DAI YOUNG said he was not jumping for joy after this match, and not just because of Wasps’ lack of composure.

The Wasps rugby director said that refereeing interpretation did not help his side, especially when Danny Cipriani was sinbinned by John Lacey after he awarded a 72nd minute penalty try to Toulouse.

“He gave it for coming in at the side, but I didn’t think Cipriani actually entered the maul, so I thought it was the wrong decision – probably one of many really,” Young said.

He added: “I don’t want to criticise referees because it’s a difficult job and you have got to adapt to the game, but the refereeing is totally different in the Premiership, and with players coming in at the side and getting hands past the ball, you could pretty much do what you like in the contact area.”

However, Young said his players also needed to take responsiblity: “When you look at our recent games, we shouldn’t be in those positions – and that’s really starting to get under my skin. We have to be honest with ourselves in that if we produce as many clear line breaks as we did, you have got to nail them.”

He continued: “You can’t not finish those line breaks in the big games and expect to win. A couple of those chances looked harder not to score. The players were a little bit surprised by my reaction because I wasn’t jumping up and down.”

Young added: “I’m really pleased we found a way to win. We showed a lot of team spirit and scored points when we had a player in the sin-bin... but we need to look at our lack of composure and patience in their 22.”

Toulouse captain Thierry Dusautoir said: “We were close to winning the game, but Wasps never gave up and because of that deserved their victory.

“We came to win, but at least the bonus point gives us the chance of qualification next week if we beat Connacht.”