Boks meet with Paddy O'Brien
2008-08-28 22:13
Johannesburg - The Springbok coaching staff had a productive meeting with IRB Referees' manager Paddy O'Brien in Johannesburg on Thursday, according to SA Rugby.
South Africa had requested the meeting to discuss issues relating to interpretations and procedures and the management of the current laws by match officials.
"We are glad we had the chance to meet," said Andy Marinos, South Africa's manager of national teams. "The meeting was held in a good spirit and we spoke openly about the issues."
O'Brien said: "It was good to meet and discuss areas of concern and going forward we are now much clearer from both sides."
- SAPA