John Hannay, a theoretical physicist at Bristol University, believes he has come up with a three-line proof which shows beyond doubt that Dr Ardavan's mathematics must be flawed.
The decision galvanised the Crusaders' resolve and they were rewarded with their first ever Super League points when Dyer chased down captain van Dijk's excellent grubber kick to outpace Hall to the touchdown on 55 minutes, with Josh Hannay adding the extras.