The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand produced some scintillating rugby, some fascinating upsets and memories that will forever be entrenched in any rugby lover’s mind. The only criticism throughout the tournament was not aimed at the hosts, or the fans, or any team participating in the tournament. All the anger and frustration was vented at the IRB.

It seems strange that the governing body of a global sports code is constantly in the firing line of journalists and, as became evident through numerous incidents during the duration of the tournament, the players who participated in the RWC.

But I can’t blame them, and here’s why:

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