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Owen Doyle: Referee eyes becoming more blind to foul play

Greater TMO power in new World Rugby protocol only accelerates already prevalent trend

Will Skelton became the first Barbarian to see a red card. Photograph: Alex Davidson/RFU via Getty Images
Will Skelton became the first Barbarian to see a red card. Photograph: Alex Davidson/RFU via Getty Images
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Owen Doyle
Tue Jun 21 2022 - 05:00

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