Brad Fittler disputes claims by Storm and Broncos that their captains will decide whether to kick off or receive after a try, saying coaches will inevitably influence the call.
Why it mattersIf coaches override captains as Fittler predicts, the rule fails its intended purpose and the NRL may scrap it.
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