“Oh god yes" - Barnes and Owens rank the five worst players to referee - Ruck

“Oh god yes” – Barnes and Owens rank the five worst players to referee

Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes are sharing insights into the most formidable players they’ve had the privilege of officiating throughout their illustrious careers as top-level match officials.

Two of the best referee’s to ever pick up an ACME Whistle, it’s interesting to see who give them the hardest time on the rugby pitch.

DID YOU KNOW? Nigel Owens started refereeing in 1987, after his sports teacher John Beynon suggested he take up refereeing after a poor performance in a school game.

#1. Richie McCaw

BARNES SAID: “Richie always had the knack of asking the right question at the right time, sometimes it felt like I was losing a little bit of control. Contrary to popular belief, he didn’t talk a lot on the field. He knew the law book inside out and so when he asked a question, he often had a point.”

OWENS SAID: “If anybody had to pick the greatest player in history, it would surely be a difficult choice between him and Gareth Edwards.”

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