KEY POINTS:
There is strong disapproval for one of the new Experimental Law Variations in place for this year's Tri-Nations.
The International Rugby Board has agreed to a year long trial by SANZAR to allow the pulling down of a maul.
Former All Blacks selector Peter Thorburn says the change is a step backwards. He says the whole point of the maul is to allow players to group their defence and make a choice whether they want to join in or not. He says this is a short-sighted decision to allow players to pull the maul down.
Despite Thorburn's comments, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has backed the new changes.
- NEWSTALK ZB
