World Cup | New Zealand demands clarification regarding the referee of the final match against South Africa

A small point, and a mountain of frustrations. Last Saturday, at the Stade de France, New Zealand ended the 2023 Rugby World Cup with defeat in the final against South Africa (12-11), which retained its world title. A few days later, the New Zealand crew still cannot understand some of the decisions made by referee Wayne Barnes and his assistants. Blacks demanded explanations from the rugby world.

“We have already sent a file to World Rugby so they can provide some feedback“, coach Ian Foster told the media in his country without wanting to specify the measures that had been taken, considering that it was clear to him. New Zealand lost 12-11 to South Africa, playing privately 14 to 15 after the elimination. To team captain Sam Keane in The 28th minute of play in a head-to-head clash, and in return, Siya Kolisi received only a yellow card for similar behavior, even if it seemed that the Springbok captain was descending a little more than his New Zealand counterpart.

Another heated moment in this very close final, a try was disallowed by Aaron Smith shortly before the hour mark, and half the Blacks had to ride out their joy at a striker fouled by a partner early in the game. side of the field. In the current World Cup, refereeing has, as is often the case, been the talk of the town.