Baa Baas denied unique try in classic team move against the Wallabies

There were plenty of talking points during Australia’s 31-28 victory over the Barbarians in Sydney last weekend, most notably a typical Baa Baas trick play which nearly paid off. We’re used to seeing something different when the Barbarians show up. It’s one of the great aspects of the invitational club. But there was criticism of referee Brendon Pickerill, who disallowed an ingenious “up-the-jumper” try from prop forward Taniela Tupou, before issuing two yellow cards to Barbarian players late in the game. Tupou’s try that wasn’t a try was something special though and showed a ne…