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    All Blacks selector Grant Fox would like captain's referrals kicked into touch

    All Blacks selector Grant Fox would like captain's referrals kicked into touch


    Each skipper was allowed one unsuccessful challenge per game this Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

    They won't be used in the trans-Tasman competition as Australia didn't use the concept in their tournament.

    It ran at around a 30 percent success rate, and has been met with criticism for drawing out the game.

    Fox gives his take.



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