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Scrum row adds heat to Springboks’ third Test against All Blacks
South African broadcaster SuperSport faced criticism for shot selection during the third All Blacks test against the Springboks, with viewers complaining about excessive crowd focus rather than live play.
Canal and MultiChoice Group hold broadcast rights through a partnership with the South African Rugby Union and NZR, with MultiChoice Group CEO David Mignot previously emphasizing commitment to local content and viewer engagement.
Another wrote, "30 mins in and supersport has show more footage of the crowd than the game," capturing viewer frustration with production quality during the test match.
Production choices including extended Mexican wave shots and a Beauden Barrett replay drew further ire, while Another stated, "Your producers are not good," reflecting widespread dissatisfaction.
Fans missed crucial gameplay when Ruben Love was sent to the bin, as the broadcast cut to replays instead of showing the action involving Will Jordan scoring in the 55th minute.
Long led by the All Blacks, the Springboks made the difference after the game time to finally win in this third game of the series. Final victory on the score of 29-24 for the doubles...