All Blacks star Akira Ioane and New Zealand legend-turned-pundit Justin Marshall have been in contact with each other after footage of their late-night confrontation in the wake of the series defeat to Ireland went viral.
Footage emerged following last weekend's series decider in Wellington which showed back-rower Ioane, who is named in the 36-man New Zealand squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, and 81-Test All Black Marshall exchanging words in a public disagreement outside a nightclub, with Ioane being held back by numerous people including team-mates Angus Ta’avao, Braydon Ennor and David Havili while Marshall was cordoned off and told to leave by Caleb Clarke and George Bower.
Now, on the eve of New Zealand's chance to redeem themselves when they face South Africa on August 6, head coach Ian Foster has spoken of his disappointment over the incident and revealed there has been contact among both parties.
