Munster make three changes but no Peter O'Mahony, Saracens alter two

But I agree with you. Should have been 12 weeks in fact. There shouldn’t be mitigation applied because of the imminent start of an international tournament.

It's looking like the era of 3 wins (and whatever BP or winning margins) for a 6Nations title. With the fixtures and scheduling there should be minimum of 3 teams going for it on the last weekend. The tournament needs it.

But there is a big difference between questioning a decision and questioning the integrity of a referee. I don't mind a player or coach saying that they disagree with a Busby decision about Barrett, for example. In fact I am fine if they want to go and produce a tape and a commentary about it. Refs are in the public eye just as much as players are, and it's cool for people to analyze their performances IMV.

What's not OK is to say that they are biased, have hidden agendas, or intentionally favor certain teams or individuals. Nor is it great to call into question their competence, notwithstanding the obvious fact that some refs are more talented and/or experienced than others. Stick to discussing what they did, not who they are or what there intentions may be.

Also, while I think it should be fine (and not penalized) for a player or coach to disagree with certain decisions, I would observe that great teams don't blame "uncontrollables" for their losses and failures. As a player Hansen should treat refereeing the same as the bounce of the ball, the weather or injuries in the team. Uncontrollables are part of the challenge, regardless of how fair you think they are in any particular case.

I too love people "being engaging", but i don't like watching anyone debating decisions, in rugby, football or any sport.

In rugby people used to respect the referees. They don't anymore. In part that is because players are no penalised for disrespect, and in part its because lazy pundits find it easier to criticise referees than to analyse what the players are doing.

Ten years ago Dylan Hartley got 11 weeks for making similar statements to Mack Hansen. Given how standards have slipped since then, I think there's an argument that Hansen should have got more than 11.