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New revelations regarding the role of touch judges at the Rugby World Cup. Many have questioned why no-one stepped in from the sideline to point out a forward pass leading up to Yannick Jauzion's try in the French quarter-final defeat of the All Blacks.
But United States coach Peter Thorburn said there was a meeting between coaches, referees and touch judges in early September to clarify such roles.
Thorburn said the pre-tournament directive said touch judges should focus foremost on touch, foul play and kicks at the goal.
He added it was reiterated verbally they would not be able to interfere on issues of forward passes, offside and crooked lineout throws.
Thorburn said it was a major IRB blunder appointing the inexperienced 28 year-old Wayne Barnes as referee for such a crucial match.
Meanwhile, former New Zealand Rugby Union CEO David Moffett has laughed off his hothead tag and continued his call for heads to roll following the shock defeat in Cardiff.
Moffett believes All Blacks coach Graham Henry and soon-to-be NZRU CEO Steve Tew should step down following the All Blacks' World Cup disaster.
His comments have angered the Union but Moffett is sticking by his demands.
He said the NZRU and Henry wanted the public to judge them on the All Blacks' performance at the World Cup and they failed.
Moffett said Henry should have already done the honourable thing and handed in his notice, or he should have been sacked.
- NEWSTALK ZB
