Rugby fans divided on criticism of Nigel Owens from Luke Fitzgerald

"The first job of the referee is to almost be anonymous and that's the first duty for him.”

Rugby fans divided on criticism of Nigel Owens from Luke Fitzgerald

There is a disagreement being played out between former Leinster and Ireland back Luke Fitzgerald and Nigel Owens, and it seems like a lot of the sympathy is with the Welsh referee.

Owens is well known for his relaxed manner and on-field quips while officiating at games but Fitzgerald has suggested he sometimes goes too far.

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