WC chief concerned at Aussie bashing

Rugby World Cup chief Martin Snedden described New Zealanders’ treatment of Australian fans as “disappointing” Thursday, after fierce trans-Tasman rivalries took on a spiteful edge.

Australian fans complained of being spat on and abused when the Wallabies slumped to a shock defeat against Ireland in Auckland last weekend, identifying New Zealanders, not travelling Irish fans, as the culprits.

WELLINGTON, Thursday, AFP