I know this must have been dealt with before but I can't find it
Defender runs back and falls on the ball just kicked by attacking team, attacking team member catches defender on the floor, steps over him (defender is between his legs) and tries to pick the ball up. Defender tries to get up but can't directly due to attacker straddling him.
So : no tackle, no ruck, no maul
I hear people shout you have to let him up
I say the attacker does not have to let him up but must not hold him to prevent him getting up, if he stays on the ground he must release the ball
Am I right?
Defender runs back and falls on the ball just kicked by attacking team, attacking team member catches defender on the floor, steps over him (defender is between his legs) and tries to pick the ball up. Defender tries to get up but can't directly due to attacker straddling him.
So : no tackle, no ruck, no maul
I hear people shout you have to let him up
I say the attacker does not have to let him up but must not hold him to prevent him getting up, if he stays on the ground he must release the ball
Am I right?