Referee calls for introduction of second match official

New Zealand rugby referee Steve Walsh believes the modern professional game is now too “complex” for just one on-field official to handle.

New Zealand rugby referee Steve Walsh believes the modern professional game is now too “complex” for just one on-field official to handle.

Walsh has called on the International Rugby Board to learn from other sports and be more open to the idea of using two referees.

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