Refs are killing rugby, says Saracens boss Venter

Saracens boss Brendan Venter has made a blistering attack on refereeing standards in the Premiership, saying they are killing the game in England.

Venter was unhappy with referee Dave Rose's performance in Sarries' defeat by Leicester, implying the official had been influenced at half-time.

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