Quote: BrisbaneRhino "Even more nonsensical is bowing to pressure at international level to have Aussie NRL refs for England/GB vs Aus. Not that they'll be biased necessarily, but they WILL ref according to NRL interpretations, which automatically puts non-NRL players at a disadvantage, particularly around the ruck. The argument is that the NRL refs are the 'best' - but I'd far rather have a naff French/Kiwi ref who at least appears impartial.'"
We've been beaten 64-10 and 44-4 by the Aussies with an English SL referee. Hardly the issue you're implying. I'm sure there'll be plenty of other examples of us getting flogged by the Aussies with one of our home town refs in charge.