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Joubert let himself down tonight.
So why did Joubert wait until the 79th minute to penalise somebody for going off their feet at the ruck? It was happening all game.
So why did Joubert wait until the 79th minute to penalise somebody for going off their feet at the ruck? It was happening all game.
Who is responsible? One thing is for sure, it's not the players; I can't imagine a single rugby player in the world ever thinking that 'collapsing a maul' was ever going to be a good idea. How in heavens name does something like that go through??? More and more controlling behaviour from the refs (not just on the pitch) is not good for the game.
I see now even a full blown attack on the William Web Ellis mythology! Who cares whether it's true, it's part of our heritage and values, values which profess that the fundamental laws of the game should revolve around the idea that we as players know when we've infringed and don't have to guess or be dependent on the judgement of a single mind.
Consult with us players to simplify things; let's work this out before the role that refs play becomes a growing cancer within our brilliant game.
You are aware that the penalty I am referring to was against France?Well at least he actually DID penalise in the 79th minute, unlike a certain referee in Cardiff in 2007, who failed to penalise over 17 obvious ruck infringements by the winning side for whole of the second 40 minutes.:booty:
I remember a time when players and referees understood the 'sense' of the rules; the rules made sense and gave advantages for certain athletic or strategic wins.
Now ,for example, being isolated can lead to a penalty to the defending team far too easily.
Players don't understand decisions and rightly question, referees feel under pressure and react emotionally.
Who is responsible? One thing is for sure, it's not the players; I can't imagine a single rugby player in the world ever thinking that 'collapsing a maul' was ever going to be a good idea. How in heavens name does something like that go through??? More and more controlling behaviour from the refs (not just on the pitch) is not good for the game.
I see now even a full blown attack on the William Web Ellis mythology! Who cares whether it's true, it's part of our heritage and values, values which profess that the fundamental laws of the game should revolve around the idea that we as players know when we've infringed and don't have to guess or be dependent on the judgement of a single mind.
Consult with us players to simplify things; let's work this out before the role that refs play becomes a growing cancer within our brilliant game.
Like the one that ended Morgan Parra's night? Head and shoulders below the hips, plane landing, no arms or even an attempt to bind to the jackler???? Bit of Bakkies Botha method there although Bakkies actually leads with his granite melon. Technically not a ruck but watch the video and you'll get the drift.
If the players started by reading the current laws it would be a start. Like most sports including Soccer and Cricket the average player hasnt seen a law book for years if at all. They have established views based on how it was, how they were coached, how they think its refereed on tv etc.
You are aware that the penalty I am referring to was against France?
I actually took a still of it (below). There was a hand - a fist in Parra's face.
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