Rugby: O'Brien calls for more technology

Richie McCaw's try against South Africa come after a suspect pass earlier in the play. Photo / Getty Images

IRB referees boss Paddy O'Brien is calling for a greater use of technology in rugby.

O'Brien cites a forward pass that was missed in the lead-up to Richie McCaw's crucial try against the Springboks at the weekend.

He believes rugby referees should get the same advantage as league officials do to ask for a review of the build-up to a try.

O'Brien told Radio Sport rugby referees are at a serious disadvantage.

He says the bottom line is they don't have that advantage and there'll be a greater amount of errors.

O'Brien says he approached the IRB council on the issue and was turned down.

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