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'Bloody legend': Fans go wild over referee's brutal one-liner

Referee Nigel Owens has served up Canadian captain Tyler Ardron one of his classic one-liners during the Rugby World Cup clash between Italy and Canada.

The Canadians had been penalised again after trailing early on to Italy and Owens called Ardron over for a chat.

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Owens quipped Ardron had to also address his own game.

“I won't give you a second warning,” he said.

Rugby fans have enjoyed Nigel Owens' classic one-liner during the Italy and Canada clash. (Getty Images)
Rugby fans have enjoyed Nigel Owens' classic one-liner during the Italy and Canada clash. (Getty Images)

“This is the official warning...speak to your side, the next time will be a card...and speak to yourself as well because you're the one giving away the penalties!”

Fans lauded one of the best referees in the world for his sense of humour.

‘Dangerous’ playing conditions

Fans were left fuming after big divots of the turf were being dug up during the game between Italy and Ireland at the Rugby World Cup.

Italy raced to a 17-0 lead at half-time after Canada bombed a certain tr at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium.

But social media was alight with concern for the players after groundskeepers were seen fixing huge divots in the ground at halftime.

Grounds staff repair the pitch at half time during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Grounds staff repair the pitch at half time during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between Italy and Canada at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)