NRL head of football Graham Annesley hopes the new captain's challenge loosens the pressure valve on referees
NRL head of football Graham Annesley hopes the new captain's challenge loosens the pressure valve on referees
3 March 2020 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
The rule, which allows calls where stoppages occur to be questioned, has been given the go-ahead for round one.
Teams have one challenge per game and retain it until they're unsuccessful.
Annesley believes it'll take officials out of the spotlight.
The captain's challenge was trialled in the Indigenous All Stars and Charity Shield matches.
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