The tran-Tasman row over the Rugby Championship is escalating.
SANZAAR have hit back at NZ Rugby over scheduling frustrations that mean All Blacks competing in the Rugby Championship will miss Christmas with their families because they'll still be in managed isolation.
SANZAAR CEO, Andy Marinos revealed a similar request had been made for Australian players during talks over the Championship being held here.
He says NZR denied the request.
Rob Nicol is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby Players Association.
