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    A former All Blacks coach thinks World Rugby need to take a leaf out of the NRL's book

    A former All Blacks coach thinks World Rugby need to take a leaf out of the NRL's book


    The game's governing body has revealed the recommendations made by its Shape of the Game forum.

    The areas of interest included speed and flow, player welfare and the disciplinary process.

    However, Sir Steve Hansen said the recommendations sounded "a bit wishy-washy" to him... the World Cup winner pointing to NRL chairman Peter V'landys as the example World Rugby should follow in improving the game.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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