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3rd March 2015
05:32pm GMT

A split second after the release and Twelvetrees is 11-metres out.
When Nowell receives the ball we can see Twelvetrees, thanks to forward momentum, being ahead of him. Still, look at that line of mowed grass. Nowell is well behind it [around 11-metres].
England coach Stuart Lancaster blamed his team's indiscipline and lack of killer instinct, post-match, but did not once mention the non-try in his media briefing.
The broadcasters opted against showing a replay as Joubert immediately blew the game up. On the BBC, co-commentator Brian Moore suggested the proper decision must have been made as the touch judge was in line with play.
As the try would only have proved a consolation, it did not merit any post-match debate.
However, with Ireland, Wales and England all still in contention for the championship, the decision to penalise Twelvetrees could yet play a crucial part in the final destination of the trophy.Explore more on these topics:

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