All Blacks coach Steve Hansen appears to accuse Warren Gatland of trying to 'bully referees publicly'

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen appeared to accuse British and Irish Lions counterpart Warren Gatland of attempting to "bully" referee Jaco Peyper ahead of Saturday's first Test in Auckland.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen appears to accuse Warren Gatland of trying to 'bully referees publicly'

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen appeared to accuse British and Irish Lions counterpart Warren Gatland of attempting to "bully" referee Jaco Peyper ahead of Saturday's first Test in Auckland.

Gatland revealed last weekend that the Lions had already raised the issue of off-the-ball "blocking" with officials, and said he planned to speak to Test referee Peyper to further discuss the tourists' concerns ahead of the Eden Park opener.

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