Rugby-Gatland disappointed Lions dragged into match official critique controversy

Warren Gatland said he was disappointed the British & Irish Lions had been called out by World Rugby over alleged comments about match officials in the test series against South Africa that has been overshadowed by off-field complaints.

South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has been called to a misconduct hearing after his hour-long video critique of the officials following the first test loss.However, World Rugby has also expressed concern that"individuals from both teams have commented on the selection and/or performance of match officials".“The only thing I’m disappointed in World Rugby’s statement is that they’ve kind of inadvertently dragged us into it,” Gatland told a news conference.

“I’m really disappointed with a part of the statement that says both camps have been critical of the officials. I’d like someone to show me where we have done that. With designated TMO Brendon Pickerill unable to travel from New Zealand for the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South African Marius Jonker was appointed in his place, raising Lions concerns.Gatland said they were only told three days before the first test that Pickerill was not travelling and confirmed he had asked a neutral replacement be flown in for the next two tests, which had not happened.

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