It did not help matters that about the time Rowell's rather reluctant jab at some New Zealand rugby habits was being published it occupied space beside reports that the All Blacks had been over - vigorous — and sometimes over - the - top — in their match against New South Wales at Sydney.
It did not help matters that about the time Rowell's rather reluctant jab at some New Zealand rugby habits was being published it occupied space beside reports that the All Blacks had been over - vigorous — and sometimes excellent — in their match against New South Wales at Sydney.