What action should an umpire take if a player challenges the legality of the opponent's bowls after a game?

Once a game of bowls has concluded, there are specific rules regarding challenges to the legality of an opponent's bowls. If a player raises a challenge regarding the legal status of the bowls after the conclusion of a game, the umpire must refer to the established time frame for such challenges. Specifically, challenges must be made within the defined period following the game’s completion, typically stipulated as being 10 minutes.

After this time has passed, the umpire is not permitted to take action on any objections, which underscores the importance of adhering to the timelines set forth in the regulations. This serves to ensure that the game concludes with a degree of finality and that disputes do not linger indefinitely in the spirit of fair competition. As for the reference to checking stamps, this likely pertains to verifying the legality of the bowls based on their stamped approval within the designated period, which falls in line with the expectation that all challenges be made timely and efficiently.

Other options do not align with this understanding of the rules; while some aspects may seem reasonable in theory, they do not adhere to the procedural integrity required for addressing such challenges in the sport of bowls.