Nigel Owens says that Dan Sheehan was correctly penalised for attempting to dive over Italy’s defence during the Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.
The Ireland hooker got away with the action during the 2025 British and Irish Lions Test against Australia but conceded a penalty during the round two fixture last weekend.
From a quick tap five metres from the Italian try-line, Sheehan attempted to launch himself over the Azzurri defence, but they were alert to his intentions with Simone Ferrari and co. hitting the front-rower in the air and driving him backwards.
Dan Sheehan was rightly penalised
Referee Hollie Davidson was quick in her decision-making, penalising Sheehan for his actions. However, that call has caused some…