Jonathan Kaplan (Gallo Images) Former SA referee Jonathan Kaplan will lead the appointment and development of match officials for the 2021 Major League Rugby season.New Zealander Chris Pollock will assist Kaplan in a technical advisor role.The MLR is entering its fourth season and represents the highest level of rugby in North America.Former South Africa Test…
Bryce Lawrence in action during the Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between South Africa and Australia in Wellington on 9 October 2011 (Photo: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images) In an exclusive interview with Sport24, former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has recalled the infamous 'Bryce Lawrence game'.The New Zealand referee copped heavy flak for his officiating after…
SA refereeing legend Jonathan Kaplan identifies Johan Goosen as the best player he saw operate at schoolboy level.Kaplan says Goosen and Handre Pollard were 'streets ahead' of the other gamebreakers he saw.Schalk Burger was a 'beast' at school and commanded the respect of his peers.Former South African referee Jonathan Kaplan says that Springbok Johan Goosen…
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