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Stuff.co.nz : All Blacks coach Dave Rennie left exposed by NZ Rugby’s refusal to pick Richie Mo’unga
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positioned as an adversary to the team and fans
The use of adversarial metaphors like 'bared its fangs' and the call for fans to memorize board members frames NZ Rugby as hostile to player welfare and fan sentiment.
“The board bared its fangs when it sacked previous All Blacks coach Scott Robertson, despite having two years left on his contract.”
Stuff.co.nz : All Blacks coach Dave Rennie left exposed by NZ Rugby’s refusal to pick Richie Mo’unga
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portrayed as untrustworthy and rigid
The article uses loaded language and selective sourcing to depict NZ Rugby's decision as irrational and disconnected from common sense, undermining its credibility.
“It's bonkers. It seems everyone in the country, apart from NZ Rugby, understands why.”