Sona Taumalolo's injury time try was controversially disallowed as the touch judge ruled he went into touch. Hawkes Bay could have salvaged a draw with a sideline conversion which could be the difference in getting them a home semi final spot. Canterbury won 27 - 20. The NZRU removed the feature of having a TMO officiating in matches to rule on such decisions to save themselves approximately 300K per year but other cheap options that could have prevented these scenarios were overlooked.
