Needless.

Scarlets scrumhalf Gareth Davies has been criticised for a rather needless ‘cheap shot’ on James Lowe in the Welsh side’s 23-21 victory over Leinster at Parc Y Scarlets last night.

The New Zealander went over for a try in the corner just before half-time last night, but took a knee from Davies for his troubles as the scrumhalf slid in dangerously.

Speaking on eir Sport, former Leinster winger Luke Fitzgerald said there is “no bravery” in that kind of play.

”I think that’s just such a dirty bit of play. They missed that badly. He needs to be going in with his upper body. He slips in and it’s a bad shot actually.

“It’s like a slide tackle in football but you’re in no danger of getting hurt when your sliding in, but there is when you use your upper body.”

“There is no bravery involved. I hate it.”

Former Munster and Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan was also in studio and agreed with Fitzgerald’s comments, stating those kind of shots are becoming more and more prevalent.