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Extract from the English Clubs Rugby Union Championship Regulations

17.6 When a late decision (i.e. a decision that is required to be made within 3 hours of kick off) as to the fitness of the ground for the playing of a League match is necessary, it shall be made by the respective captains (or other nominated representatives) of the Clubs involved.

If the captains (or other nominated representatives) are not able to agree, the decision as to the fitness of the ground shall be made by the appointed referee.

Note: The referee is only required to give an opinion as to whether ot not a ground is fit to be played upon. If the referee has given his decision and a team declines to play on a ground that the referee has declared fit, that shall be the decision of the team concerned and not that of the referee. A referee's opinion as to the fitness of the pitch may be requested by the Organising Committee to determine any dispute or appeal.