Breakdown contest must continue, says Kidney

IRELAND coach Declan Kidney has called on referees to ensure the contest at the breakdown remains under the new global law interpretations.

The Irish players have had limited exposure to the new rules that have been applied throughout this year’s Super 14.

They got a taste of them during the Six Nations but then played under the more familiar laws when they reverted to the provincial competitions and now find themselves playing catch-up heading into Saturday’s Test against New Zealand in New Plymouth.