Rugby referees cry foul over abuse

Rugby has 12 referees but two have decided to stay away due to what they term as constant abuse.

But referees manager, Aleck Maphosa told Mmegi Sport that he would not comment about referees who have decided to stay away as it was their personal choice. “It is only natural that matters come to a head as referees are always the target of abuse from coaches and spectators either directly on the field or via social media platforms,” he said. Maphosa said the season is not yet over with four weeks left.