All Blacks want answers on referee calls in World Cup final

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was yellow-carded five minutes into the second half for what appeared to be a shoulder-to-head collision with Ardie Savea.

QUESTION TIME: New Zealand head coach Ian Foster looks dejected following the Rugby World Cup 2023 final. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

New Zealand has asked global governing body World Rugby to explain some of the officiating during their World Cup final defeat to South Africa, outgoing coach Ian Foster said.

The Springboks' 12-11 victory featured four yellow cards, including one upgraded to red for All Blacks captain Sam Cane for a high tackle, leaving Foster's team with 14 men for more than half the game.