World Rugby have issued a statement in light of a media report in New Zealand alleging that the governing body privately acknowledged that the Aaron Smith try disallowed in last month’s Rugby World Cup final versus the Springboks should have stood. ADVERTISEMENTA report on stuff.co.nz read: “The All Blacks have another incident to add to their ‘what-if’ file after their agonising 12-11 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final. “Stuff understands World Rugby has privately acknowledged to the All Blacks that the ruling out of Aaron Smith’s try in the final was in fact outside the rules, but is refusing to publicly acknowledge that. RWC Final – New Zealand v South Africa RWC Final – New Zealand v South Africa Watch highlights, reaction and more to the RWC Final at RugbyPass TV Watch Free RWC Final – New Zealand v South Africa Watch highlights, reaction and more to the RWC Final at RugbyPass TV Watch Free“It was called back when TMO Tom Foley spotted a knock-on at a lineout, and referee Wayne Barnes then disallowed the try. In response to Tuesday’s media report from New Zealand, the World Rugby statement read: “As confirmed prior to Rugby World Cup 2023, World Rugby does not publicly comment on match official decisions.

Source: Stuff November 14, 2023 18:30 UTC