Henry: scrum law fiasco ruining game

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry claims uncertainty over scrum laws is ruining the game for spectators after watching his second-string side labour to victory over Italy at the San Siro on Saturday.

Italy felt they should have had a penalty try in the closing stages after several scrums near the New Zealand line, but referee Stuart Dickinson refused to give it, prompting Henry to attempt to deflect attention away from an apparent weak link in his side’s armour.