Rugby fans backing Rassie Erasmus's plea for fairness

The Issue

South Africans care about rugby. We care about fairness. We support our Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, in his call for transparency and accountability from match officials and from Joël Jutge and the powers that be at the International Rugby Board.
As South Africans we are used to fighting the odds, but in sport we expect a level playing field. Referees are human and they will make mistakes. We understand that. But when mistakes occur so often that they change the tenor of a game, and potentially a series, the beautiful game is spoiled. And when our captain and players are ignored and disrespected, it adds insult to injury. We have every right to demand accountability under such circumstances.
We firmly believe that Rassie's video was made for the sake of the game. All true rugby fans, whatever their nationality, want to see rugby played fairly and in a spirit of true sportsmanship. It would be a travesty if the International Rugby Board sanctioned Rassie Erasmus for acting on behalf of players and fans everywhere. If they did, it would send a sinister signal, not only to South Africans, but to true adherents of the game everywhere. 
Let the game be fair, and may the best team win!

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The Issue

South Africans care about rugby. We care about fairness. We support our Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, in his call for transparency and accountability from match officials and from Joël Jutge and the powers that be at the International Rugby Board.
As South Africans we are used to fighting the odds, but in sport we expect a level playing field. Referees are human and they will make mistakes. We understand that. But when mistakes occur so often that they change the tenor of a game, and potentially a series, the beautiful game is spoiled. And when our captain and players are ignored and disrespected, it adds insult to injury. We have every right to demand accountability under such circumstances.
We firmly believe that Rassie's video was made for the sake of the game. All true rugby fans, whatever their nationality, want to see rugby played fairly and in a spirit of true sportsmanship. It would be a travesty if the International Rugby Board sanctioned Rassie Erasmus for acting on behalf of players and fans everywhere. If they did, it would send a sinister signal, not only to South Africans, but to true adherents of the game everywhere. 
Let the game be fair, and may the best team win!

The Decision Makers

The International Rugby Board
The International Rugby Board
World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee
World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee
SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY UNION
SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY UNION

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Petition created on 30 July 2021