Rugby World Cup lift-off: Four things to watch for

Irish Examiner rugby columnist, Donal Lenihan, highlights the things to look out for as you enjoy the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2015.

Rugby World Cup lift-off: Four things to watch for
Sat, 19 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
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Donal Lenihan

1 What specific areas will referees focus on?

No different to the players they officiate, referees tend to be a competitive bunch. For them success at this tournament is defined by retention for the knockout phase at the least. Appointment to the final is the ultimate honour.

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