Officials face ‘monumental’ task

Leinster secretary Michael Delaney believes the fourth official is under too much pressure to ensure that new sideline regulations are adhered to.

Although a supporter of the new policy which restricts teams to five personnel on pitch-side, Delaney has a number of issues with how it will be operated and the logistics surrounding it.

In his report to the annual provincial convention, Delaney wrote: “I have real concerns about the proposed monitoring and reporting of breaches of match regulations.