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General Category => Wasps Rugby Discussion => Topic started by: hookender on June 21, 2021, 12:32:39 PM

Title: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: hookender on June 21, 2021, 12:32:39 PM

https://www.leicestertigers.com/news/rfu-disciplinary-tomyoungs-210621

Seems reasonable ,though perhaps a vets match at the end might have been entertaining!

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: AndyL on June 21, 2021, 01:02:49 PM

For a sanction of an offence that is a really interesting approach and I really like the idea. You never know he may enjoy it and look to go into refereeing in the future or he won't but will gain a respect of how hard it is.

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: WonkyWasp on June 21, 2021, 01:08:01 PM

I rather like that idea.  Could it be reversed for Certain Referees (make your own choice) to take part?

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: NellyWellyWaspy on June 21, 2021, 01:14:37 PM

I like that sanction. I wonder if he or someone at Tigers suggested it?

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: hookender on June 21, 2021, 02:19:11 PM

Quote from: WonkyWasp on June 21, 2021, 01:08:01 PM

I rather like that idea.  Could it be reversed for Certain Referees (make your own choice) to take part?

Refs v invitational side charity season opener or end of season?

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: WonkyWasp on June 21, 2021, 04:00:44 PM

Both have their attractions!  Maybe openers, with the option of repeat offenders having to reappear at end of season.

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: Rossm on June 21, 2021, 04:29:54 PM

Quote from: hookender on June 21, 2021, 02:19:11 PM

Quote from: WonkyWasp on June 21, 2021, 01:08:01 PM

I rather like that idea.  Could it be reversed for Certain Referees (make your own choice) to take part?

Refs v invitational side charity season opener or end of season?

Would be hard pressed to find enough refs to make up a pack :)

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: WonkyWasp on June 21, 2021, 04:38:11 PM

True.  Could a few linesmen/TMOs etc be pressganged in? 

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: InBetweenWasp on June 21, 2021, 05:03:25 PM

For a change, I think this is a good call by the disciplinary hearing committee

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: hookender on June 21, 2021, 06:35:46 PM

Perhaps Lam and Borthwick should have been invited to attend as well.

https://inews.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/pat-lam-rfu-bristol-bears-conduct-leicester-tigers-steve-borthwick-1063846

Title: Re: Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches
Post by: JF on June 21, 2021, 07:14:39 PM

A front row forward running around the pitch for 80 minutes? Or will there be a substitute ref after 55?