You have your ownScoos me, this is the sport’s section.
Much as I hate to say it, the Argies were the better team. It should've been their win.England managed to grab the win.
This time without misunderstanding Afrikaans!
It'll get to the stage where players will hold back from tackling due to fear of over zealous TMOs.
I like the review process. Player off the pitch straight away once foul play is identified then a full investigation undertaken while the game goes on. Takes the pressure off the referee and gives a massively increased chance of a correct and fair decision being reached. There will still be some subjectivity but that is the nature of sport..some will agree, some won’t.I was supporting the Boks but felt really sorry for the Kiwis. The TMO stifled the game and put NZ at an undeserved disadvantage with some dodgy calls.
I honestly believe that the TMO should be no more than an advisor to the ref, much like the linesmen. The final decision should always lie with the ref.
And the "will it stay yellow or become a red card" waiting is ludicrous. The ref makes his decision, the TMO makes his... there's no need for further off field scrutiny during the match.
It'll get to the stage where players will hold back from tackling due to fear of over zealous TMOs.