Tom Youngs to ref a couple of matches

[hookender]

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

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

[AndyL]

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.

[WonkyWasp]

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

[NellyWellyWaspy]

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

[hookender]

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?

[WonkyWasp]

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

[Rossm]

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

[WonkyWasp]

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

[InBetweenWasp]

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

[hookender]

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

[JF]

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