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Katie Sands

Dan Biggar's honest act of sportsmanship in Ireland v Wales match has impressed a lot of people

Dan Biggar has been commended after admitting to the referee that he did not ground the ball as he bid for a try against Ireland.

Biggar was brought on from the bench in the first half after Rhys Patchell departed the field for a HIA.

Just before the 30-minute mark, Biggar had looked well on the way to scoring a try after intercepting Johnny Sexton's pass before galloping the length of the field.

But, just inches from the line, he was brought down by Robbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney.

With French referee Mathieu Raynal about to go to his TMO for a definitive decision, Biggar showed his sportsmanship by telling the referee not to bother and admitting he did not ground the ball.

Channel 4 co-commentator and former Ireland star Jamie Heaslip said: "Dan Biggar actually just came up to the ref and said 'I didn't get it', a rare thing you see from players.

"I must commend Dan Biggar for that, making the call himself."

His views were echoed by many fans on social media.

Wales are playing their final Rugby World Cup warm-up at the Aviva Stadium today.

You can follow live updates on the game here.

 
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