All-Black concussion protocols 'crystal clear' as Whitelock out of second test 

Ian Foster had on Thursday been asked to compare his team’s stance on lock Whitelock with that of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and appeared to suggest they were similar cases.

OUT OF CONTENTION: New Zealand's Sam Whitelock ©INPHO/Photosport/Marty Melville

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insisted the All Blacks’ approach to World Rugby’s concussion protocols is “crystal clear” after standing down Sam Whitelock for 12 days.

Foster had on Thursday been asked to compare his team’s stance on lock Whitelock with that of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and appeared to suggest they were similar cases.