Why do we need 4 touchies???
I assume there'd be two on each side controlling one half each. The only conceivable benefit of this is they would be closer to the 20m mark to judge close 40/20 kicks. Something that could be achieved by simply putting a post, similar to the corner post, on the 20m line. Something which I can't believe isn't done already actually, given the potential for an incorrect 40/20 call has to change a game.
Edit: Actually read the article, the four touchies and two on field refs will all be between the ruck and defensive line. Ridiculous!!!
I assume there'd be two on each side controlling one half each. The only conceivable benefit of this is they would be closer to the 20m mark to judge close 40/20 kicks. Something that could be achieved by simply putting a post, similar to the corner post, on the 20m line. Something which I can't believe isn't done already actually, given the potential for an incorrect 40/20 call has to change a game.
Edit: Actually read the article, the four touchies and two on field refs will all be between the ruck and defensive line. Ridiculous!!!