The only solution to stop the negativity (playing the ref and blaming him later) is to take some of the pressure off and have a video referral system. Both codes of rugby have had it for a while (as well as cricket) and it's not always correct as the fans see it but it's much more effective than leaving it up to one real-time viewing by a ref who might be in the wrong position.
What's two minutes to get the right decision? Saves hours of anger and blame later on.
Totally agree with you there Damo..
The only solution to stop the negativity (playing the ref and blaming him later) is to take some of the pressure off and have a video referral system. Both codes of rugby have had it for a while (as well as cricket) and it's not always correct as the fans see it but it's much more effective than leaving it up to one real-time viewing by a ref who might be in the wrong position.
What's two minutes to get the right decision? Saves hours of anger and blame later on.