BBC Sportrugbyleague

Related BBC sites

Page last updated at 21:43 GMT, Thursday, 30 October 2008

Australia v England - key battles
Australian referee Tony Archer

REFEREE: Just one name to deal with here, with Australia's top official Tony Archer taking the whistle for the game.

The interpretation at the ruck has been under scrutiny, with southern hemisphere referees tending to allow far more interference than Super League players are accustomed to.

Tonga never got to grips with British referee Steve Ganson against Ireland, conceding an avalanche of penalties, and it very nearly cost them the game.

England coach Tony Smith insists he has "no problem" with Archer's appointment, but his players will need to make sure they are absolutely clear about what to expect.



see also
Calderwood set to face Australia
30 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Australia set sights on England
26 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Australia 30-6 New Zealand
26 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
England 32-22 Papua New Guinea
25 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Brian Noble on England's narrow win
25 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup 2008 fixtures
08 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup squads
14 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup on the BBC
06 Oct 08 |  Rugby League

related bbc links:

related internet links:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites