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    Interesting law case .. read the full twitter thread and the full judgement

    " In the course of his cross examination, it was suggested to Mr Cuthbertson that he should not have accepted instructions to act as an expert because of his previous and ongoing connection with the RFU. It was said that his approach was partisan, involving a selective critique of the evidence...
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    thanks for the confirmation :-)
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    meanwhile and FWIW I'm ambivalent regarding 20 min v permanent red cards. I cn see arguments both sides. Back in 1992 in Taranaki at senior 3rds there was a law/rule/reg whereby a RC could have the RCd player substituted such that the team didnt suffer because of an individual's actions. It was...
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    thats very fair Balones. And indeed - a trial is a worthy thing because it provides the opportunity to ditch the idea as well as embrace it CF lineout numbers. But the trial also has to be trialled across multiple strata/levels... CF chest line tackles etc but only in the community game, when...
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    it wasn't dixpat it was me, but e.g. if players continue to run in upright into a "tackle" then they risk a red card. It has to be a conscious decision as its been a case for years now that no mitigation and head contact with force is a red card. Nobody is ignorant of the repercussions.
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    2024 6N consisted of 15 matches. There were 2 red cards. 2 RCs in 15 games doesn't look like being handed out like candy. This isnt to excuse stupid players (and coaches) that are clearly content to continue risking head clashes where they are avoidable
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    A-fuckn-men. dont want a red card? dont be a twat.
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    World Rugby phased plan to grow the sport

    so these are already in place but now they are REALLY in place. Right. Got it. I'll believe it when i see it.
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    Penalty Try *and* penalty restart

    I don't think that is a grey area TBH. was the foul play before the try was scored or afterwards. The whistle timing is irrelevant.
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    So when is Rassie Erasmus gong to get sanctioned for coaching on the field?

    the commentators dont blow the whistle though.
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    So when is Rassie Erasmus gong to get sanctioned for coaching on the field?

    yup. In a no pressure position - half way - with numbers behind the ball. Itoje meanwhile also failed to release in the tackle at the same time...
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    So when is Rassie Erasmus gong to get sanctioned for coaching on the field?

    its somewhat like squint feeds and lineout throwers' feet. Its been ignored now sufficiently long that's its a case of putting the genie back in the bottle. It has become the norm.
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    Penalty Try *and* penalty restart

    I agree. Maybe that ref's name is Schrodinger. Where the foul play simultaneously does and doesn't happen before the grounding.
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    Ireland v Wales “No onfield decision”

    as if by magic. I wonder why ?
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