"They're under a lot of pressure," Steve Hansen said when asked about the criticism on refereeing at the World Cup. Photo: Getty ImagesAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has refused to add to the rising criticism of Rugby World Cup officials and instead asked fellow coaches and pundits to appreciate they were also under pressure. "They're under a lot of pressure," Hansen told reporters in Beppu on Monday when asked about the criticism on refereeing. "I talked before we came to this tournament about how pressure can affect a rugby team under pressure. "This is what happens when World Rugby come out and make a weak statement after week one and say they're not happy with the referring," Hoiles told Fox Sports.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 30, 2019 07:18 UTC