Wallabies coach Michael Cheika invited referee Pascal Gauzere to the post-test press conference after Ireland's victory in Sydney.
More test decision controversy — a weekly occurrence in rugby these days — saw Cheika take up his right under the rules to ask the referee to face the press following the 16 - 20 defeat and series loss.
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The Sydney Morning Herald reported Cheika felt Australia was hard done by particularly after reserve Australian hooker Tolu Latu was nabbed for not releasing the ball after a carry. Johnny Sexton kicked the penalty for a four point advantage.
Cheika said: "I invited him (Gauzere) to come to the presser but he didn't want to.