As for the captain’s challenge, the evidence so far is altogether more of a mixed bag. The captain’s challenge will invariably lead to bad blood between rival coaches and playersJustice had been seen to be done and but for the captain’s challenge it wouldn’t have been. Of course, every time a captain’s challenge is referred to the TMO it leads to another stoppage in play which further tries the patience of supporters already going weary with so many stoppages. One senses that the captain’s challenge was in part designed to address this, ie put up or shut up. On balance, the captain’s challenge has been worth a trial, but the jury is, at best, still out.

Source: The Irish Times May 18, 2021 04:52 UTC