This article analyzes the performance of referee Nika Amashukeli in the France vs. England rugby match, praising his clear and concise communication, decisive scrum management, and ability to maintain control amidst high intensity. It also contrasts his approach with the over-explaining and debatable calls of New Zealand referee James Doleman in the previous Ireland vs. Scotland match.
Unlike James Doleman at Murrayfield, Nika Amashukeli’s communication was ideal – firm, concise, precise, polite
When asked what is their greatest strength, most referees will say “man management and communication” – it’s a fashionable answer. But Doleman overdid it, and, in doing so, drew himself into debates and over-explaining of his decisions. And then there was the penalty try that wasn’t. In perhaps a minority ruling, I do believe it should have been awarded. The shove, by Van der Merwe on Calvin Nash stopped the Irish winger dead in his tracks, bringing his ball chase to a halt. That left the officials to decide whether or not the foul play had prevented a “probable try” from being scored.
France’s Louis Bielle Biarrey runs in a late try during an epic Test against England at Twickenham. But France's poor handling cost them another two or three tries. Photograph: Andrew Fosker/Inpho
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