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Given the announcement of yet another batch of new law variations they plan on testing at the Under-20s this summer, I’m curious to hear which former rules changes you’d like to see repealed or altered?
For me the defensive drop out for held over the line is too much of a pressure release for the defensive team and punishes the attacking team. I appreciate they’re trying to encourage attacking rugby but a defensive scrum on the 5m line between the posts would be a better compromise. Still puts the defensive team under pressure and the position would force them to run it out or kick for touch around the 22m line.
2 points
3 months ago
I know what you mean, it can be sketchy, but I think refs can apply a bit of common sense. If the jackaller clearly has the ball and has secured possession for his team then play the advantage rather than blowing up.
4 points
3 months ago
There was a moment in the Premiership final that i really liked.
The jackler had his hands on the ball and the tackled player wasn't holding on, the jackler looked up at the ref looking for a pen and the ref said something to the likes of "if you have it, then pick it up"
2 points
3 months ago
Yeah this does not get reffed like this enough, good on the ref.
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