2023-11-02 10:19:57
By Le Figaro with Reuters
Published 39 minutes ago, Updated 4 minutes ago
The refereeing of Wayne Barnes (right) attracted criticism after the World Cup final. ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP
Dissatisfied with Wayne Barnes’ performance last Saturday in the defeat against the Springboks at the Stade de France, New Zealand has asked World Rugby to explain certain refereeing decisions.
New Zealand have asked rugby’s governing body, World Rugby, to explain certain refereeing decisions made during the World Cup final defeat to South Africa, outgoing coach Ian Foster has said .
The Springboks’ 12-11 victory was marred by four yellow cards, including a red for All Blacks captain Sam Cane for a high tackle, leaving Foster’s side at 14 for more than half the match.
We have sent a number of files to World Rugby for some comment. Let’s hope they do.
Ian Foster, coach
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was shown a yellow card five minutes into the second half for what appeared to be a shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Ardie Savea.
New Zealand were also left baffled when an Aaron Smith try was ruled out by the television referee for a foul on the other side of the field.
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«We have sent a number of files to World Rugby for some comments, Foster told New Zealand media with a smirk. Let’s hope they do.»
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Foster declined to comment on sequences of the game that were of particular interest to the All Blacks. “Oh, I think you can guess them“, did he declare.
The final was Foster’s last match as All Blacks manager, with Scott Robertson expected to take over. Back in New Zealand, one of Foster’s final missions will be to take stock of the All Blacks’ performances with his staff. Without the players. “This probably won’t happen officially (with the players). It will definitely be me and my staff“, did he declare.
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