Rocknrolla69er wrote:
Looking at this kid and Hicks, have they even played Rugby? They look like theyve been dragged off their xbox and asked if they fancy a career in reffing
I honestly dont think they get the physicality aspect of the sport at times, and end up making very fussy decisions as well as some your really scratching your head at.
I think its time the full refereeing process is looked at as its a shambles
I think that's quite disrespectful actually.
They may not have played rugby, they may have but ultimately they are rugby fans who have been brave enough to become refs, despite scrutinised TV replays and slow mo's and facing the criticism of a lot of biased and blinkered fans who are instant experts or armchair refs.
Yes they make mistakes but ultimately they get 1 viewing in real time and I'm sure they don't intentionally make errors.
Hicks made a couple of dodgy calls on Friday but overall wasn't too bad.
The other guy has been demoted to championship and has hopefully improved and learned from any previous mistakes made.
Ultimately it's not everyones career path and there's hardly a lot of candidates wanting to become refs.
I'm regards to Satae, that wasn't Hicks doing, the punishment is harsh imo but by the letter of the law is the correct ruling. If Satae hadn't been daft enough to hit a relaxed player in the back, this wouldn't even be being discussed.
The Rfl dictate the criteria and the interpretation of rules and the refs have to follow.
Maybe video assistance referees to correct obvious howlers would be the way forward.