David Campese blasts Test referees and TMOs: ‘It’s a joke’
Wallaby legend David Campese hit out at rugby referees and television match officials, saying that they are turning rugby into a joke.
Wallaby legend David Campese hit out at rugby referees and television match officials, saying that they are turning rugby into a joke.
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Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Campese went on a rant blaming officials for running the game by making it difficult for fans to watch.
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“It’s a farce,” said the 1991 World Cup winner.
“The referees think they are the most important person on the field. They think it’s about them, but it’s not. It’s about the game. It’s about the players and the supporters.
“People don’t pay their money to watch a referee blow his whistle. They go to watch a game of football. They want to see tries, not penalty goals. It’s sad. The way things are now, it’s a joke.
“I know I talk about the good old days, but it’s hard not to. I’m an old fart, I admit that, but I’ve always been outspoken, and I can’t say things are good if they are not. The TMO [Television Match Official] and referees are ruining the game.”
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At present there appears to be a stark difference in the way southern hemisphere referees handle the game in comparison to their northern hemisphere colleagues.
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