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Bloemfontein – South African referees boss André Watson does not believe Craig Joubert will be under any added pressure because he has to make a call on whether the Tri-Nations Test between the Wallabies and All Blacks in Melbourne can go ahead.
“Craig will decide whether it is dangerous or not. It is part of a referee’s job,” said Watson.
Joubert will examine the playing surface at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday and then make a recommendation to International Rugby Board (IRB) referees manager Paddy O’Brien.
It has been reported by allblacks.com that Joubert has already voiced his concern to O’Brien.
There has been a report that the All Blacks and Wallabies may pick up injuries on a field that has been described as “unstable” by clubs from the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Players’ Association.
Joubert immediately called O’Brien about the playing surface on his arrival in Melbourne, though All Black and Wallaby team managements have indicated that the Test can go ahead.
Joubert will nevertheless have the final say.
Bloemfontein – South African referees boss André Watson does not believe Craig Joubert will be under any added pressure because he has to make a call on whether the Tri-Nations Test between the Wallabies and All Blacks in Melbourne can go ahead.
“Craig will decide whether it is dangerous or not. It is part of a referee’s job,” said Watson.
Joubert will examine the playing surface at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday and then make a recommendation to International Rugby Board (IRB) referees manager Paddy O’Brien.
It has been reported by allblacks.com that Joubert has already voiced his concern to O’Brien.
There has been a report that the All Blacks and Wallabies may pick up injuries on a field that has been described as “unstable” by clubs from the Australian Football League (AFL) and AFL Players’ Association.
Joubert immediately called O’Brien about the playing surface on his arrival in Melbourne, though All Black and Wallaby team managements have indicated that the Test can go ahead.
Joubert will nevertheless have the final say.
