I’VE been most impressed by the teamwork shown in the World Cup by the three onfield officials and TMO. Although I have had misgivings about some of the decisions reached I cannot argue with their endeavours to get it right.
At National One level where I watch my live rugby there is of course no TMO, but the referees and assistants are wired up so they can communicate with each other. It is therefore most annoying when the communication appears to be one way only with the ref using his assistants only to adjudicate touchline decisions, conversions and when he wants a second opinion on...