It was supposed to be the start of an exciting rugby tournament, and Fiji did their best to provide some excitement. But there was one man who tried to claim the spotlight more than anyone else.
The Television Match Official.
And people weren't happy. The viewers complained, and joked and some gems came out. Here's the best of the hot takes from twitter:
Notice how a TMO can go from being the best person in rugby to most hated man in the space of two decisions.
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) September 18, 2015
Sick of watching these TMO screens.
It's like watching rugby in Dixon's window— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) September 18, 2015
The 2015 TMO World Cup.
— Nick Heath (@nickheathsport) September 18, 2015
Peyper consults the TMO after eating his dinner to make sure he chewed it properly.
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) September 18, 2015
Remarkable take. What a try. And over Watson too, who has shown us he ain’t too shabby.
And… lads FECK OFF WITH THE TMO— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) September 18, 2015
Another TMO decision, this is getting stupid. #rwc2015
— Rugby Onslaught 🏉 (@Rugbyonslaught) September 18, 2015
TMO playbacks could seriously impact on this #RWC15 #letthemplay
— Nathan Sharpe (@NathanSharpe5) September 18, 2015
TMO for everything. Wrecking my head already. #RWC15
— Denis Fogarty (@denisfogs) September 18, 2015
Note - we’ve seen TMO replays for both Fiji touchdowns but they weren’t bothered in the slightest for England’s driving maul effort.
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) September 18, 2015
The TMO is essentially a voyeur isn't he? Watching these lads in tight shorts roll around on the ground, from his secret vantage point.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 18, 2015
The referee currently asking the TMO what he should have for his post match meal. #RWC2015
— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) September 18, 2015
Wonder what TV channels the TMO gets up there...wherever he is. Babestation? Discovery? Sky Movies? #RWC2015
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 18, 2015
That's TMO count no.7 I think? Didn't need 6 of them.
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) September 18, 2015
I think, I think that the referee may have just awarded a try without using the TMO. Just maybe.
— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) September 18, 2015
