Quote: sergeant pepper "Probably, but can't help but think that it's true.
You have people who haven't/can't put their body on the line for a team. There's a overarching mentality when it comes to rugby players and it's all about not giving an inch and dominating your opposite man. Refs just don't get it, as they can't do it.'"
Presume fans don't get it either then? Most refs have at least played at the same level as most people in the stands. Not to mention been around the game at a high level every week, studied footage in depth far beyond what fans have time to do.
How do you weigh up your comments with the fact that the officials took no actions against Hastings on the day, yet the disciplinary panel (ex top level players who presumably have this understanding you talk about) banned him?
