Argentina star Pablo Matera has revealed why he refused to shake the hand of All Black rival Dane Coles after the Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and the Pumas last month.
As the players exchanged post-match sportsmanship following the final whistle, Matera refused the offer of Coles' hand, instead shoving him forcefully in the shoulder.
Matera, who played in New Zealand last year for the Crusaders, told the What a Lad podcast: “He just continued picking on me in every ruck and every scrum, saying some things that really hurt, some strong things.