BikingBud
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Catching up and watching the Eng girls v Italy from the weekend. It is telling that all the things that are accepted violations in the men's game are being actively managed in the girl's game.
The ref is picking up the offside line effectively especially at rucks and scrums. People in front of the kicker are being pinged. Joining the rucks from the side etc, all the cynical little niggles do not appear to be allowed.
The only difference I could possibly apply is the consideration of materiality, you could see arguments, from some, to say the girls should be given a little more leeway to ensure the game is attractive. Yet the spectacle is enthralling, the skill levels and commitment are high on both sides. A sure advert for a better game.
Can we have this for the men's game as well please?
The ref is picking up the offside line effectively especially at rucks and scrums. People in front of the kicker are being pinged. Joining the rucks from the side etc, all the cynical little niggles do not appear to be allowed.
The only difference I could possibly apply is the consideration of materiality, you could see arguments, from some, to say the girls should be given a little more leeway to ensure the game is attractive. Yet the spectacle is enthralling, the skill levels and commitment are high on both sides. A sure advert for a better game.
Can we have this for the men's game as well please?