IT IS the most difficult side of the game, but despite modern technology there are referees out there determined to spoil the game in the contact area. It will not be long before sides will be playing touch rugby.
Take Karl Dickson’s decision in the Toulon v Benetton that saw a professional wrap which prevented the player releasing the ball which is the aim of any defending side. Not for Mr Dickson.
Take Mathieu Raynal in the Scarlets v Glasgow match. Wasn’t that a deliberate knock on? If it had been awarded it would have changed the whole match. Everyone else including...