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Foster was asked about the incident as he previewed his side\u2019s semi-final against Argentina. And the All Blacks coach took the opportunity to dig out Sexton as he appeared to make reference to the player\u2019s indiscretions with officials after last season\u2019s Champions Cup final which led to a three-match ban.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt happens on most sporting parks when tensions are high and a lot at stake,\u201d Foster said. \u201cUnfortunately recently it’s also included players saying a few things to referees. Is it right for the game? I don’t know. You don’t hear a lot of players complaining about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
And New Zealand captain Sam Cane backed up his coach. \u201cIt’s players’ different personalities and emotions running high in those moments,\u201d he added. \u201cThere’s always people who have different tactics but it’s always just left out there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> There had been concerns that Sexton would miss part of the Rugby World Cup following his heated exchange with officials after Leinster had been defeated by La Rochelle in the Champions Cup final in May.<\/p>\n An independent disciplinary committee said that Sexton’s behaviour was \u201cconfrontational and aggressive towards and disrespectful of the match officials\u201d. And they concluded: \u201cIt included his pointing his finger at them and shouting at them something to this effect: \u2018It’s a disgrace you guys can’t get the big decisions right\u2019, probably accompanied by expletives \u2018most likely the f-word\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n But his ban ultimately ended ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n
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