Refereeing blunders take gloss off Scotland’s wondrous World Cup finale

Craig Joubert’s poor performance left a sour taste in Scottish mouths after their defeat to Australia, but this was a match to savourUnknown agonies, these, for Scotland and their supporters after a heartbreaking end to a staggering match. The Scots, who finished last in the Six Nations six months back, ninety seconds away from victory over an Australian side who had won the Rugby Championship, had just beaten England and Wales, and are reckoned by many to be one of the favourites to win the tournament. No one, not even the most foolishly optimistic of their fans, expected Scotland to win this…