World Rugby are investigating whether New Zealand had eight players on the field when they scored a last minute try to snatch a 17-all draw with Australia last night.
Video footage appears to show eight Kiwi players on the field in the lead‑up to Ardie Savea accepting an inside pass from captain Tim Mikkleson and scoring to level the score.
Australia are set to play England in the quarterfinals today, but World Rugby officials may ask for an explanation from New Zealand whose error could potentially see them lose all points for the match.
With eight players on the field, more than half of the New Zealand side touched the ball in the play which led to a try.
If points were stripped from the draw, Australia would top Pool A and take on the USA instead, with New Zealand taking on England.
It is unclear at this stage whether or not New Zealand's slip‑up will affect the bearing of the upcoming matches.
New Zealand defeated Canada 27‑12 and Portugal 40‑5 in their earlier pool matches.
Source: stuff.co
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