AUSSIES WANT THEIR REF FOR BIG GAME.Byline: TREVOR BAXTER Trevor Baxter (born November 1932) is a British actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his appearance in the 1977 Doctor Who serial The Talons of Weng-Chiang as Professor Litefoot. KANGAROOS coach Tim Sheens has warned England "not to whinge whinge intr.v. whinged, whing·ing, whing·es Chiefly British To complain or protest, especially in an annoying or persistent manner. " if Aussie referee Shayne Hayne takes charge of Saturday's Gillette Four Nations final. Hayne was voted the world's top official at the Rugby League International Federation The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is the international governing body of rugby league and was originally set up in 1948 at Bordeaux, France on the impetus of the French. awards in Leeds last night. But English counterpart Steve Ganson also hopes to be handed the match. Ganson upset the Aussies with his handling of their earlier games against New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and England. A decision was expected last night but then postponed for 24 hours Adv. 1. for 24 hours - without stopping; "she worked around the clock" around the clock, round the clock . "The refereeing standard hasn't been great throughout the tournament," said Sheens, with obvious reference to Ganson. "I'd favour an Australian referee. And since we've played England under an English referee, I don't think they should whinge if they play under an Australian one. "I'd like to see the best referee, irrespective of where he's from but it's become a political thing." The Aussies were also angered by Ganson in last year's World Cup final defeat when, as video referee, he awarded New Zealand a controversial late penalty try. England assistant boss Steve McNamara said: "We've been asked our opinion and passed it on to the people that matter. "Whoever they decide, we will go along with that." Ryan Hall was voted international rookie of the year Rookie of the Year may refer to:
Leeds have received clearance for Aussie centre Brett Delaney to make his debut in their Boxing Day friendly against Wakefield. William HILL FOUR NATIONS FINAL: 1-6 Australia; 7-2 England Freephone: 0800 444040 CAPTION(S): MAYNE MAN Shayne Hayne |
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