Sav's Sidelines: Referee numbers don't add up

Sav’s Sidelines column looks at some of the happenings in Southland from the grassroots to Super Rugby and beyond.

The stark reality at the moment is there are too many competive games of rugby on a Saturday for the number of referees available.

Welcome to this week’s Sav’s Sidelines column which covers off a variety of offerings from the grassroots to Super Rugby and beyond.

This week Savory outlines the stark reality of the refereeing situation in Southland, highlights how one of Southland club rugby’s best players might also be one of Southland more disappointing tales, acknowledges the Highlanders’ big wig’s visit to Invercargill this week, and points to Ethan de Groot’s 100% record.

He also takes a look at one of Southland sports memorabilia gems -Brian McKechnie’s jersey collection - that has seen some added attention at the Star Rugby Club.