Ref double-up leaves Sheens baffled (AAP)

By Steve Jancetic, AAP October 26, 2009, 2:31 am Australian coach Tim Sheens has expressed concern over the appointment of English referee Steve Ganson for next Saturday's Four Nations clash against England after the veteran whistleblower produced a poor performance in the Kangaroos' 20-all draw with New Zealand. Ganson came up with several baffling calls and nine first half penalties against New Zealand at The Stoop in London on Saturday night, but the lack of a suitable neutral referee means he will again be in charge when the hosts attempt to qualify for the final against Australia. New Zealand and France have both provided referees for the tournament but neither are deemed to be up to the standard required to officiate in a Test match, leaving only Ganson and Australian representative Shayne Hayne available to control the... [read full story]                    

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