{"id":555065,"date":"2025-11-07T12:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/555065\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:09:12","slug":"scott-robertson-gives-world-rugby-important-feedback-after-ireland-v-all-blacks-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/555065\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott Robertson gives World Rugby ‘important feedback’ after Ireland v All Blacks issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson insists that it is vital the sport does everything it can to speed up the game and prevent unnecessary delays.<\/b><\/p>\n

New Zealand are renowned for the pace they look to play at but they and Ireland found themselves frustrated by last weekend\u2019s clash in Chicago.<\/p>\n

While the errors \u2013 very much the fault of the respective teams \u2013 contributed to a long first half, it was not helped by the extended stoppage following Tadhg Beirne\u2019s high shot on Beauden Barrett.<\/p>\n

The big screen in the stadium was not showing the collision and, as a result, the officials had to view it on a monitor at the side of the pitch.<\/p>\n

Boos in Chicago<\/p>\n

The game was duly delayed and it led to boos ringing out from the stands, not exactly showing the sport in a good light on its big day in the US.<\/p>\n

Robertson<\/a> revealed that he has since discussed with the relevant people at World Rugby, as part of the usual feedback, how rugby can be quicker.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose conversations, what do they say \u2013 praise in public and discuss in private \u2013 so there are just different ways that we can speed our game up,\u201d he told reporters ahead of their November Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important. A lot of eyes are on us and we\u2019ve got to make sure it\u2019s a spectacle, and a game that flows. Nothing out of shape has happened but you definitely give feedback along the way so that we can make improvements to our game.\u201d<\/p>\n

How Beauden Barrett played key role in Tadhg Beirne\u2019s disciplinary outcome as All Blacks star keeps his word<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Robertson will hope, and perhaps expect, Saturday\u2019s clash in Edinburgh to be a quicker game, with Scotland renowned for their expansive style of play.<\/p>\n

They are guided at fly-half by Finn Russell and the All Blacks<\/a> boss has a huge amount of respect for the Bath playmaker.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe could always play, he would just throw that ball. He\u2019s just so instinctive but I\u2019m so impressed by his longevity in the game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s probably improved with age and maturity \u2013 he just plays the game with so much freedom. Obviously, his technical kicking is pretty special as well, so he\u2019s got a great all-round game.\u201d<\/p>\n

All Blacks centre partnership<\/p>\n

It will partially be the job of the makeshift All Blacks centre pairing to stop the talented Russell, with Jordie Barrett\u2019s injury forcing a reshuffle.<\/p>\n

Quinn Tupaea will line up in Barrett\u2019s position at inside centre while Leicester Fainga\u2019anuku comes in alongside him at 13.<\/p>\n

They combined in Chicago following the 28-year-old\u2019s early withdrawal at Soldier Field, but it will be a slightly different challenge trying to replicate it from the start.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey got to play a lot of footy together last weekend, which was great, and so did the locks. It wasn\u2019t in the most positive way with the injuries, but guys got a chance to get out there early and play together for a period of time. They played some great footy,\u201d Robertson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe midfield\u2019s tough, it\u2019s a competitive position, it\u2019s hard to make calls and they\u2019re pleased they\u2019ve got the opportunity and they\u2019ll take it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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