Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has asked for fair officiating and treatment for Saturday's second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus criticised the standard of officiating in the first Test the Springboks lost 22-17. Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has laid down the gauntlet for Saturday's second Test referee in Ben O'Keeffe, imploring the New Zealander to be fair and look after the safety of the players. O'Keeffe was an assistant referee in last week's 22-17 win for the Lions, but Erasmus, maybe cleverly, didn't pull up his performance. Former Test referee and citing commissioner Freek Burger not only asked for clarity, consistency, and control from match officials, but also urged them to be more accountable.

Source: News 24 July 31, 2021 08:15 UTC