For the past three weeks, we've watched the All Blacks play under some very average refereeing (more so the English and Welsh refs than the South African...), and it's raised the question over whether or not the video ref should have more say.

And it doesn't just happen in rugby - it happens in every sport.

So with all the technology available, why shouldn't the video ref be able to reverse wrong calls?

We understand that ref's are human, and are therefore prone to error from time to time - but so often those errors affect the outcome of a match.

In a case where the ref has made the wrong decision, should the video ref be able to make a call before any action is taken? After all, they have the advantage of seeing replays that the ref does not.

This year in the NRL, the ref's have been allowed to go upstairs to check on whether a ball has been knocked on or stripped - and it has been extremely effective in making sure the right call is made.

And in cricket, the third umpire has a major role in making sure the right call is made - in relation to run-outs and stumpings, as well as checking on whether catches have been grounded.

And the system (as much as it is allowed to) works.

So why then do we have to suffer poor refereeing in rugby? Especially when the ref has two touch judges (or 'assistant referees') to help him - if they can't get it right, the video ref should be allowed to step in and make sure the correct call is made.

We don't think the ref should check on all his calls - that would be ridiculous - but rather, if a penalty is given that shouldn't be (and the touchy's miss it), then the video ref should step in and say, "Hey - you got it wrong, here's what happened".

We certainly think Richie McCaw would appreciate it...

A lot of people think it will slow the game down too much, but it doesn't take much for a video ref to tell the on-field ref that he got it wrong, especially as they're wired up together.

We understand that refereeing isn't easy, especially at the highest level - but we can't stand seeing the ref make constant errors that effect the game.

It's not a case of it happening once in a blue moon - it's happening on a regular basis, and it's time to make a change.

If the technology is there, use it!