New Zealand Fined by Sanzar
Messam, who was not even part of the matchday-23, decided to take matters into his own hands when the handbags were thrown between the Wallabies and the All Blacks during the 29th minute of the match.
Under SANZAR tournament rules, water carriers are not permitted within the playing enclosure while the match is in progress.
Messam, who was acting as a water carrier for the All Blacks, entered the field during play which constituted a breach of technical zone protocol.
All Black's team management accepted responsibility for this breach.
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew said: "We fully accept that we breached the sideline protocols during the match on the weekend, and we accept the fine. I have made it clear to the All Blacks team management that it was a mistake we can not repeat."
No further comment will be made.
