# Rugby: World Rugby says the Springboks should’ve been penalised for their deliberate short kick-off at the start of the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha. Centre André Esterhuizen moved in front of Manie Libbok’s short kick, leading to the hosts forcing a scrum on the halfway-line. World Rugby says the action was an intentional violation of the kick-off and restart laws. Bok head coach Rassie Erasmus earlier reacted to the uproar by saying rugby doesn’t belong to anyone and innovation should be praised and not denounced.
Rugby: World Rugby says Boks’ tactic in second Test against Italy should’ve been penalised