Overview

• New Zealand beat Australia 33-24 at Eden Park, but attention turned to Italian referee Andrea Piardi and TMO Marius Jonker after several contentious calls.
• Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper called for referee bosses to deliver a public, post‑match explanation of key decisions to improve understanding and accountability.
• Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams backed Hooper’s proposal, saying greater transparency would defuse frustration and clarify how rulings are made.
• Australia conceded 15 penalties, including five at the breakdown, as coach Joe Schmidt highlighted perceived inconsistencies around that area of the game.
• Analysis noted a pivotal 72nd‑minute yellow card to winger Harry Potter and reported the next Test in Perth is set to be handled by English referee Matthew Carley.