Wounded australia write to world rugby over refereeing concerns
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[Date]
World Rugby International Rugby Board 8, Avenue de Rhodanie Lausanne, Switzerland
Dear World Rugby,
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding the refereeing performance in the recent [match/series] between Australia and [opponent]. As the Australian team, we have been left feeling frustrated and disheartened by the inconsistent and biased refereeing decisions that have impacted the outcome of the game.
Specifically, we are concerned about the following issues:
- [List specific incidents, such as missed tackles, incorrect penalties, and inconsistent application of the laws of the game]. These decisions not only affected the flow of the game but also had a significant impact on the final result.
- The lack of consistency in the refereeing team's application of the laws of the game. It seemed that certain rules were enforced more strictly than others, which created an uneven playing field.
- The failure to penalize [opponent] for [specific incidents, such as foul play or repeated infringements]. This lack of discipline allowed [opponent] to gain an unfair advantage and ultimately contributed to their victory.
As a team, we have worked tirelessly to prepare for this match, and it is disheartening to see our efforts undermined by refereeing decisions that are not only incorrect but also inconsistent. We believe that the refereeing team's performance has had a significant impact on the outcome of the game and has undermined the integrity of the sport.
We urge World Rugby to take immediate action to address these concerns and ensure that the refereeing team is held to the highest standards of performance. We believe that this is essential to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the sport.
We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss these concerns further with World Rugby and explore ways to improve the refereeing performance in future matches.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name] Captain, Australian Rugby Team