Sean Fitzpatrick: Former All Black recaps the All Blacks' devastating Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks

Published: Oct. 29, 2023, 6:47 p.m.

The Rugby World Cup final didn\u2019t end the way the All Blacks were hoping for.

The Springboks are four-time World Cup champions after defeating a 14-man All Blacks 12-11 at the Stade de France in Paris.

The final was a controversially over-refereed affair, that proved disappointing for the sport\u2019s showpiece game.

Former All Black Sean Fitzpatrick joined Mike Hosking the over-refereeing was already an issue well before the final.

\u201cThroughout the tournament there\u2019s just been so many inconsistencies that it doesn\u2019t give you any confidence and it spoils the game.\u201d

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