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I didn't give an opinion on what I think it should be. I was just letting you know that it has been the referee approach for a long time and this is supported by the players and coaches who have influence over this at the governing levels of the game. However rugby has kept the scrum as a very...

like Will Skelton and Jake Gordon :p

The scrum has been a contest of power not a contest of striking for a long time now.

He's the most experienced schoolboy referee in the NSW Association and referees more for flow than strict interpretation of the Laws.

it is an issue but the current 16s is the only year that has regularly had 2 teams since the class of 24. it's pretty common to have a squad of about 20 players. High actually have more numbers but their teams are generally weaker. I believe Grammar won every game v High on Saturday.

Probably because he grew up in Hong Kong and his Australian rugby development from U15s was a significant step up.

This is correct. Sydney North and Sydney West Ref Associations cover some of the age groups for schools like Kings, High and St Augustines.

INP, I don't like to criticise as you are the 3rd XV expert but Grammar missed the 3rd XV premiership by an inch last year when only a desperate Shore tackle in the last minute of the championship game prevented them from claiming the trophy. Nonetheless depth is a challenge at Grammar.

Grammar 19-5

Full Time. Joeys 33-24

Joeys #8 scores from a lineout maul. This has been their weapon today once they started winning them.

Joeys under the posts after much pressure. 26-24 to Joeys. Also Red Card to Scots. Not sure what for.

Joeys held up over the line. 3rd time today.

24-19 still. 12 to go

Scots break the deadlock. 24-19. Kick to come