RWCL clarification regarding TMO protocol

Rugby World Cup Limited has clarified the status of the Television Match Official protocol following Sunday’s Pool D match between South Africa and Wales.

Under protocol, the Referee may consult the Assistant Referees or the Television Match Official if he is unsure as to whether a penalty kick, drop goal or conversion has been successful.

During the match in question, the match official team felt at the time that there was no need to consult the TMO following a Wales penalty kick as they were confident that the kick was not successful. Correct protocol was therefore followed.

The IRB will not be making further comment.