Ian Foster mocks Johnny Sexton subtly.

 

Foster was questioned about Sexton’s comments as he prepared his All-Blacks team to play Argentina in this week’s semifinal. Foster made a sly jab at Sexton’s treatment of referees in reference to Sexton’s verbal incident with referee Jaco Peyper during the Champions Cup final of the previous season, for which he received a three-game suspension.

“It happens in most sporting parks when tensions are high and a lot is at stake,” Foster stated. “Unfortunately, there have also been a few instances recently when players have spoken to referees. Does it fit the game? I’m not sure. There aren’t many players that complain about it.

Sam Cane, the captain of New Zealand, mirrored the ideas and remarks of his coach. “It’s the players’ different personalities and emotions running high in those moments,” he continued. “There are always people who have different tactics, but it’s always just left out there.”

Live coverage of New Zealand’s match versus Argentina will start at 8 p.m. on Friday. RTÉ2 will provide a live feed of the game.

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