Referees Trust Their Judgment | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is thrilled referees are trusting their own judgment on the field, citing two key calls in their recent Springboks win where head referee Matthew Carley overruled the TMO — including a controversial tackle by Ardie Savea. Rennie champions on-field officials making final decisions, especially when TMOs get it wrong, and praised a later call where the ref awarded a try despite the TMO’s doubt. With a crucial second test against the Springboks this Sunday and another match against the Lions looming, Rennie knows the Springboks will come back stronger — but he’s…