Thought what a tremendous weekend it was for rugby refereeing (aside from Keith Brown)
To start off with
Stu Dickinson- accused from some media outlets for "auditioning for an orcheatsra" within the last year I have become fond of him. He showed in the Blues Hurricanes game that he is still world class despite being dressed down by POB. What a game he allowed to happened, with world class refereeing of the breakdown. Should have popped a yellow out earlier though.
Jonathan Kaplan- I saw one half, and I was very impressed, another free flowing game, refereeing the breakdown immaculately, what a match that was.
Steve Walsh- Had another good match. Got to ask where his cards were kept during that match, I mean because he should have reached for one much earlier.
Craig Joubert- another good performance, have to ask why he didn't show a card for the Penalty Try offense. And why he allowed far too many scrum infringements. It's a shame about Joubert, he needs to yellow card people a lot more, like in the Bledisloe last year where he dubiously penalised Al Baxter 4 times. Not once threatening the yellow card. Shows he was unsure, hopefully more better things come off Joubert.
Lyndon Bray- I don't usually praise this guy, but well done. Thank you for having this enforced, and recognizing the problem that rugby is facing. Thank you.