The Breakdown | Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself

The inaugural Nations Championship's opening fixtures delivered memorable moments, including South Africa's dominant scrum performance against Wales in Durban and impressive showings from England's Manny Feyi-Waboso. New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has guided his side to three wins from three matches, reigniting confidence in the All Blacks ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup. Despite the competition's highlights, concerns over refereeing consistency continue to frustrate the sport, with attention now turning to next month's Springboks vs All Blacks 'Greatest Rivalry' series.