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All Blacks still waiting for explanation on Springboks' try
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Joe Porter Joe Porter, Sports Reporter
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South Africa Springboks v New Zealand All Blacks, round 3 of the 2024 SANZAAR Rugby Championship test match at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 31 August 2024.
Ardie Savea(VC) of NEW ZEALAND
Photo credit: Catherine Kotze / www.photosport.nzThe All Blacks are moving on from last weekend's defeat to the Springboks. Photo: www.photosport.nz
The All Blacks aren't dwelling on a referee's blunder in their defeat to the Springboks last weekend at Ellis Park as they prepare for a must win clash with the World Champions in Cape Town.
The All Blacks had asked for an explanation from World Rugby after the referees failed to pick up a knock on in the lead up to a Springboks' try in last weekend's test at Ellis Park, which South Africa won 31-27.
New Zealand All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen followed by assistant coach Leon MacDonald and New Zealand coach Scott Robertson.New Zealand All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen followed by assistant coach Leon MacDonald and New Zealand coach Scott Robertson. Photo credit: RNZ
The All Blacks are not dwelling on a referee’s mistake in defeating the Springboks last weekend at Ellis Park. New Zealanders are preparing for a crucial clash with the World Champions in Cape Town.
The All Blacks have asked for an explanation from World Rugby after the referees failed to pick up a knock-on. This led to a Springboks’ try in last weekend’s test at Ellis Park, which South Africa won 31-27.
Assistant coach Scott Hansen stated that the All Blacks have not discussed the incident and have moved on.
Hansen said the team could not afford to be distracted ahead of what has shaped up to be a must-win game in Cape Town.
They are intent on improving their performance and avoiding giving away as many penalties as they did last week. They must react quickly and better to the ref’s ruling and focus on their preparation.
The Springboks lead the Rugby Championship standings with 14 points. All Blacks are second with six points, and Argentina is third with five points.
With three rounds remaining, the defending champion All Blacks realistically need to win this weekend to keep their title chances alive.
Hansen is confident the team can cause an upset in Cape Town. He also believes the team can influence a test exactly how they need to.
