Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on rugby referee Ben O'Keeffe enduring social media backlash following Super Rugby final - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Referee Ben O'Keeffe says rugby audiences have 'crossed a line' on social media following Saturday night's Super Rugby final.

O'Keeffe has shared images of around 50 abusive messages he's been sent since the final, where the Chiefs were on the end of a 15-8 penalty count. 

Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further.

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