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Referees in Wales
I was recently watching Whistle Watch on YouTube (if you've not seen this, it is where Nigel Owens breaks down recent rugby in game decisions and answers fan questions, typically about refereeing).
During one of these videos Mr Owens stated that for the kicking team to get the put in for a 50:22, the ball has to bounce WITHIN the opponents 22 first before reaching touch.
However I wasn't sure what laws or application guidelines said this, as I can only see it state that the ball must indirectly go out to touch in the opponents 22. To me this doesn't imply bouncing in the 22, but bouncing anywhere (including outside the opponents 22) before going across the plane of touch in the opponents 22.
Have I misunderstood or missed anything?
Edit: the video is here
and the question is at 4:35 minutes in.
During one of these videos Mr Owens stated that for the kicking team to get the put in for a 50:22, the ball has to bounce WITHIN the opponents 22 first before reaching touch.
However I wasn't sure what laws or application guidelines said this, as I can only see it state that the ball must indirectly go out to touch in the opponents 22. To me this doesn't imply bouncing in the 22, but bouncing anywhere (including outside the opponents 22) before going across the plane of touch in the opponents 22.
Have I misunderstood or missed anything?
Edit: the video is here
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