World Rugby boss rejects Schmidt’s clearout claim

World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin has firmly rejected claims made by Joe Schmidt concerning a recent on-field incident. Schmidt had contended that the decision surrounding Jac Morgan’s clearout during the closing stages of the second Test match was in direct opposition to the sport’s dedicated player welfare initiatives. Gilpin, however, has publicly countered this assertion, maintaining that the handling of the clearout did not contravene the sport’s commitment to player safety and well-being. The disagreement highlights differing interpretations of how specific in-game rulings align with World Rugby’s broader drive to protect its athletes.