All Blacks: Dave Rennie urges World Rugby to rethink brake foot rule, make scrums more simple

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has called on World Rugby to simplify scrum officiating and reconsider the brake foot rule ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine, Rennie voiced frustration over inconsistent messaging from referees regarding the rule and suggested eliminating minor regulations to make officiating easier.

Rennie argued that focusing on the brake foot distracts referees from crucial infringements like illegal angles and dropped elbows, particularly during New Zealand's tour against South Africa. While Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus rejected accusations of improper scrummaging, All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes also criticized recent officiating consistency.