Sanzar simplifies judiciary system

Sanzar has radically streamlined its Super 14 citing process in a search for greater consistency with its judicial system this year. New Zealand, Australia and South Africa will have just one citing commissioner operating in each country. Experienced Steve Hinds will handle the responsibilities in New Zealand, fellow IRB citing heavyweight Scott Newland will be the microscope man in Australia while former referee Freek Burger has the South African role. Last year New Zealand used six different citing commissioners while South Africa used four with mixed results in a process that has regularly drawn criticism. “Greater consistency is the aim,” said Simon Jelowitz, the NZRU’s rugby operations manager who has taken on the role as Sanzar’s tournament director this season.

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