England flanker James Haskell claims stadium slow-mo replays are unfair on referees

James Haskell, the England flanker, has questioned the use of slow-motion replays of incidents on big screens during matches amid concerns it can put extra pressure on match officials.

Haskell received a yellow card ­ during the Six Nations match against France for a trip on Jules Plisson, which was shown several times on the screens at Twickenham before he was sent to the sin bin.

The Wasps captain does not dispute that he deserved a yellow card, even if he claims the trip was accidental.

But he has questioned the wisdom of showing slow-motion replays of such incidents, claiming that…