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[2017 Super Rugby] The FINAL: Lions vs. Crusaders (05/08/2017)
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<blockquote data-quote="smartcooky" data-source="post: 868021" data-attributes="member: 20605"><p>I object to the appointment of Peyper to referee this match, not because I don't think he will be fair and unbiased, but because I generally disagree with the appointment of non-neutral referees in Super Rugby, especially in playoff matches. Its not a good look for the game, as, no matter how much he is fair and even handed, if a controversial call goes the Lions way, there WILL be the perception that a South African referee has favoured a South African side. I wonder how many South African fans would be happy to see Springboks v England at Twickenham refereed by Wayne Barnes, or Springboks v All Blacks at Eden Park refereed by Glen Jackson?</p><p></p><p>Now the appointment of Peyper might be OK if there weren't other options, but in this case, there are. Angus Gardner is a top quality international referee. He's every bit as good as Peyper, but he has the additional merit of being neutral. He should have been appointed to referee this match.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smartcooky, post: 868021, member: 20605"] I object to the appointment of Peyper to referee this match, not because I don't think he will be fair and unbiased, but because I generally disagree with the appointment of non-neutral referees in Super Rugby, especially in playoff matches. Its not a good look for the game, as, no matter how much he is fair and even handed, if a controversial call goes the Lions way, there WILL be the perception that a South African referee has favoured a South African side. I wonder how many South African fans would be happy to see Springboks v England at Twickenham refereed by Wayne Barnes, or Springboks v All Blacks at Eden Park refereed by Glen Jackson? Now the appointment of Peyper might be OK if there weren't other options, but in this case, there are. Angus Gardner is a top quality international referee. He's every bit as good as Peyper, but he has the additional merit of being neutral. He should have been appointed to referee this match. [/QUOTE]
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