"Johann van Graan expressed frustration over missed high tackles during Bath's semi-final, stating that the referee and TMO lacked crucial angles from the host broadcaster."
"The incident that particularly upset Van Graan was a collision between Alfie Barbeary and Maxime Lucu, which he felt deserved further scrutiny."
"Sources indicated that Premier Sports commentary teams can only work with feeds provided by the host broadcaster, limiting their ability to select replays."
An independent broadcast director will manage the Champions Cup final following concerns about replay availability during Bath's semi-final defeat. Bath's head of rugby, Johann van Graan, noted that crucial high tackle incidents were missed due to insufficient angles provided by the French host broadcaster. Different protocols exist for the Champions Cup compared to other tournaments, with an independent operator typically ensuring better access to replays. The final will be broadcast live on ITV, addressing previous issues experienced during the semi-final.
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