Tensions over rugby’s direction spilled into the open this week after former All Blacks full-back Israel Dagg admitted he cannot understand why Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus appears so resistant to proposed law tweaks aimed at speeding up the game.
The debate follows discussions at World Rugby’s recent Shape of the Game conference, where leading unions clashed over how the sport should evolve. New Zealand and Australia have been pushing for reforms designed to increase ball-in-play time and reduce stoppages, arguing that modern audiences want a faster, more continuous spectacle.
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