Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says criticism of officials is unfairBut Australia coach Joe Schmidt set to avoid official sanction for remarksWorld Rugby officials have called for greater respect to be shown towards referees following the furore over the pivotal late call in Saturday’s second Test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions. Alan Gilpin, World Rugby’s chief executive, believes the mental health of match officials needs prioritising and has described the post-game outburst by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt as “disappointing”.The call by Italian referee Andre Piardi to allow the Lions’ match-clinching late score was criticised by Schmidt, who was unhappy with the decision not to penalise Jac Morgan for a clear-out just prior to Hugo Keenan’s try. A routine post-match review of the officiating remains ongoing but Gilpin says public criticism of match officials is unfair on those at the sharp end. Continue reading...

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