Peato Mauvaka's Yellow Card in Six Nations Final Sparks Questions Over Refereeing Standards

The French hooker's off-ball headbutt on Scotland's Ben White led to a yellow card, with many arguing it should have been a red.

Peato Mauvaka's headbutt on Ben White during France's Six Nations victory over Scotland was deemed a yellow card after a bunker review.
The incident occurred off the ball after the whistle, with Mauvaka lunging headfirst at White, prompting widespread criticism of the decision to not upgrade the card to red.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend questioned the application of the bunker system, arguing that the criteria for 'excessive force' should not apply to non-tackle incidents.
Pundits and former players were divided, with some calling the decision 'lucky' for Mauvaka and others insisting the act warranted a straight red card.
Despite the controversy, France's dominant performance secured them the Six Nations title, with Townsend acknowledging their superiority on the day.