Toa Samoa Fans UNSHAKEN BY The SELECTED Referee Officials
Ashley Klein of Australia will be refereeing the world cup grand final.
Photo. N.R.L
Toa Samoa fans have remained faithful and hopeful despite the fact
that Ashley Klein of Australia will be the official referee conducting the Rugby
League World Cup Grand Finals for Toa Samoa vs Australian Kangaroo.
The selected referee was announced this week and fans have been
sharing some thoughtson social media regarding the decision. Majority
have expressed that they will remain hopeful and diligent , while a
few are a bit concerned with this appointed ref.
"It concerns me but at the same time it doesn't scare me , knowing the
lineup for this match gives me great confidence" states Malo Tovia, a
43 year old man from Letogo.
"I don't have anything against this decision, it's nothing new to us
Islanders here in the Pacific. The best thing to do now is to have
faith and show our support for the boys. They've defied all odds after
defeating England last week, we can surely do it again" another fan
shared with Eye Spy Radio who wishes to remain anonymous.
In an exclusive interview with Tagaloa Faafouina Su'a the President of
Rugby League Samoa , he stated that referees have the benefit of the
doubt and Samoa will stand their ground in this match.
"If Israel won the 6 day War in 1967 because of Eli Cohen's efforts
and the fasting and prayers of all the Jews around the world.. Samoa
can do it too'' Tagaloa told EyeSpy Radio.
"Lets Pray and Fast" he encouraged the fans of the Toa Samoa.
Ashley Klein is one the most experienced conductors in the League
Realm and is a familiar face to the public. Ashley Klein is an
Australian Rugby league referee.Klein arrived in England as a
youngster and refereed his first few games in the Rugby League
Conference travelling up from London.
Ashley Klein and his team will be officiating the Finals this coming
Sunday. His team will be assisting the game and keeping close eyes
towards the anticipated players . Jack Smith & Warren Turley will the
touch judges , Gerard Stutton as assistant referee and Chris Kendall
on Video Referee.