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When asked, SA Rugby did not answer if the decline could directly or indirectly be attributed to the incident, but rather noted that: “The cancellation of the club and schools rugby programme because of Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021 makes it difficult to say what the real trend is, but we’d be foolish if we didn’t acknowledge that referee recruitment is something that has to be constantly addressed.”
In the latest reporting period, 526 people have shown an interest in becoming match officials, but it is unclear how many of them followed through.Asked if the number of referees is concerning, SA Rugby said: “It has been a focus for referee societies across the country since referee societies were founded in the distant past. You can never have too many referees and there is no doubt we need more.
When asked why people do not want to become referees, SA Rugby said it is difficult to determine but notes reasons can be both ‘personal as well as structural’.Referees are only law enforcers and not lawmakers. Asked if the current laws of the sport add to the abuse, SA Rugby said that decision-making by officials in all sports is a source of controversy.
“At community level, the motivation is about being engaged with your community, supporting the game and enjoying the role far from the public eye,” SA Rugby explained, adding that to curb abuse, provincial unions have been urged to take strong action against offending individuals – and the clubs they represent.
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