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  1. Dam0

    IRB and Unions Sanction New Law Trials

    Yeah but if you look at the law as it stands now, "engage" is not an instruction to engage either (law 20.1(g) I am not sure why the law is phrased this way, but I am sure that it makes not a jot of difference. All front row players I know understand "engage" is a command to come together...
  2. Dam0

    IRB and Unions Sanction New Law Trials

    Exactly. It prevents any confusion on whether they should engage on the "en" or the "gage". One syllable makes more sense
  3. Dam0

    The crocodile roll ruck clear out!

    Yes, although I would add that if the player comes through the gate legally and remains bound he is entitled to clean out in any direction he likes, even backwards.
  4. Dam0

    The crocodile roll ruck clear out!

    So you are giving up your campaign? Just like that?
  5. Dam0

    If you could change the laws of rugby, what would you change?

    This would mean that the AR would have to be watching the ball carrier and decide exactly when he takes the ball over the line. Sounds like a game management nightmare to me. Watching the feet to see if they touch the paint is simpler and more definitive. Why? What's wrong with the variety...
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    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    It looks like Pocock is playing well now. The cheating allegations are continuing on from the World Cup. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2012/06/09/wales-defence-coach-shaun-edwards-bemoans-david-pocock-breakdown-tactics-91466-31148982/#ixzz1xUOZKo2X
  7. Dam0

    Will the Reds make the Final?

    Not trolling here, but I'd say it depends on whether they have to play the Crusaders in a knockout match. I can't see anyone beating them again this year except perhaps if there is a spate of injuries.
  8. Dam0

    If you could change the laws of rugby, what would you change?

    There are a few rules I'd change but the one glaring one for me is to get rid of the distinction between a ball carrier being "brought to ground only" and a ball carrier being "tackled". At present, if on the ground but not held, the ball carrier has the following options: (law 14.1) A...
  9. Dam0

    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    Getting back to the original point that Scarfman made. I had another look through focussing on McCaw and I did notice what Scarfman was talking about. I would say however: 1) At the vast majority of the breakdowns, McCaw cleared out in a conventional driving fashion, we are only talking...
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    Brumbies v. Wales - 12 June

    I guess I understand that, but I think that games like this should be televised not only because I think they would be commercially profitable but also because they serve to generate excitement around a tour. SH fans get to see NH players whom we generally wouldn't and vice versa. I...
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    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    I just find the bolded part a ridiculous thing to say. What about all the steals he has made, the wonderful tackles and the runs he has done? If all you can focus on is a few times where he was offside and wasn't pinged then I think that is very sad. Do you just ignore that maginificent...
  12. Dam0

    Brumbies v. Wales - 12 June

    I don't agree with that at all. Midweek touring matches can be some of the most entertaining games around. Just ask the Munster team in 1978 or the Hawkes Bay team of 1993.
  13. Dam0

    Brumbies v. Wales - 12 June

    I saw above that the game isn't being televised. Not entirely sure I believe that. Why on earth would they not film it? There isn't much hope for midweek tour matches if they are not going to be taken seriously.
  14. Dam0

    New Zealand vs Ireland

    A player on all 4's is not considered to be supporting his own body weight. The way I think of it is if someone was to knock your hands away, if you would fall over then you are not on your feet. It's a very common tactic whereby the first arriving player will lean over on his hands and use...
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    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    The point is that McCaw is just as good or as bad as any other no.7, except that perhaps he is a bit more savvy than most. Other than that, the incessant whinging and moaning is very amusing. Like I said before, it makes an All Black victory that much sweeter to come on here and see the usual...
  16. Dam0

    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    That's it exactly. One has to admire top players pushing the law and the refs as much as they can. I thought there were a couple of questionable turnover's by Pocock last night, but that is what its all about. If there wasn't one or two he isn't doing his job properly (and I am a referee)...
  17. Dam0

    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    Here is a beauty I remembered from last year. You might not catch it the first time, but on the replay you can see how Piatau is lucky to still have a head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=W_4S5aM1yfQ#t=21s I'm still not sure what any of this has to do with...
  18. Dam0

    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    Just so we are on the same page, is this the action that you are referring to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUAmhd-nb8ywI0HRPnEf3Fow&feature=player_detailpage&v=KYzMnnR3MpM#t=119s If so, I agree that it should be outlawed, but it is in widespread use, and even seems to be a technique...
  19. Dam0

    New Zealand vs Ireland

    I was reasonably happy with the performance, although I do think we let ourselves get isolated to often in the breakdowns. There really were far too many breakdown turnovers/penalties against us. I am aware that some of the turnovers were by people not on their feet, but the point remains that...
  20. Dam0

    McCaw finds a new way to cheat

    And stay on your feet as well. If you fly through, come off your feet and then pull someone down while lying on the ground that would be illegal.
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