# The Man in the Middle

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Podcast: [Rugby Punt-it](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-punt-it-1382714)
Published: 2026-02-05T06:52:55+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/rugbypuntit/2521979
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## Resource

From Sharks v Stormers last weekend to France v Ireland U20s this weekend, a big couple of games for any referee. Somewhere in between, Chris Allison found time to jump on the pod. SA Rugby referee and practicing attorney Chris Allison joins Nick for a proper chat about rugby, pressure, fitness requirements and what life is really like when you’re the one with the whistle.

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