The All Blacks’ 27-17 victory over the Springboks in the first test of the Rugby Championship was overshadowed by a series of controversies, including a controversial penalty awarded to the Springboks, a late penalty try awarded to the All Blacks, and a series of off-field incidents. The controversies have sparked debate about the future of the All Blacks, with some questioning whether the team’s dominance is waning.

No one had reached out to the player, the coach, or the team. The league had a responsibility to communicate with its players and coaches, especially after a significant game like the one they just played.

Your team wants to be for the next weekend,” he said. The incident in question refers to a clash between the two teams’ captains, Kagiso Rabada and Ben Stokes, during the first Test in Centurion. The clash, which occurred during the second session of play, was captured on camera and widely circulated on social media. The incident involved a glancing head clash between Rabada and Stokes, with Rabada appearing to be the aggressor. The clash was deemed a “minor” incident by the on-field officials, but it sparked controversy and debate among fans and commentators alike.