THE much-debated video-ref made his first appearance in the Super 12 when referee Andre Watson called for assistance in determining a try in the Auckland Blues shock 18-15 win over the ACT Brumbies on Friday. The controversial new ability to check decision as is done in cricket allowed Watson to disallow the try when neither he nor the fourth match official, watching instant replays on a TV monitor, could see if the ball was held up or dotted down.