A French television broadcaster has issued a rebuttal to criticisms leveled by Johann van Graan, the director of rugby at Bath. Van Graan had expressed dissatisfaction with the decisions made by the Television Match Official (TMO). In response, the French broadcaster stated that the “video referee is the master of what he wants to see,” implying that the TMO possesses considerable autonomy and interpretative power when reviewing incidents during a match.
English Translation:
A French television broadcaster has responded to criticism from Bath’s director of rugby, Johann van Graan, regarding the role of the Television Match Official (TMO), asserting that the TMO has significant discretion in their decisions.
