Dragons captain Angus O'Brien can't believe what he's hearing

Rugby viewers were left stunned on Friday night as the Dragons' loss against Leinster was marred by a controversial refereeing decision that has been slammed by pundits, players, coaches and the Welsh club's hierarchy.

The Dragons were trailing 17-10 late in the game against the Irish giants when Levi Douglas took a high shot to the head from Scott Penny as he went for the line. As the TMO intervened, the expectation from all in attendance at Rodney Parade and beyond was for a penalty to the Welsh team to be forthcoming and a yellow card (at least) for Penny.

But, in a decision that drew boos from the crowd and gasps from the Premier Sports pundits, referee Morne Ferreira decided the forceful shoulder to the head was not foul

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