duncanb
Referees in England
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As seen on bbc sport web site ask the ref section.
Q: When a player drops to the ground to secure a loose ball, must the opposition let him get to his feet before tackling him? Frequently I see a player bravely go down on the ball, only to be jumped on by opponents and then penalised for holding on!
David, Sydney
Yes, the opposition must let a player get to his feet first, but remember that the player who goes to ground must try to get up immediately too.
Ever wonder why we get shouted at so much by the players and crowd alike, won't tell who the wise and wonderful sage is who was in the hot seat but he will in NZ in September.
Duncanb
Q: When a player drops to the ground to secure a loose ball, must the opposition let him get to his feet before tackling him? Frequently I see a player bravely go down on the ball, only to be jumped on by opponents and then penalised for holding on!
David, Sydney
Yes, the opposition must let a player get to his feet first, but remember that the player who goes to ground must try to get up immediately too.
Ever wonder why we get shouted at so much by the players and crowd alike, won't tell who the wise and wonderful sage is who was in the hot seat but he will in NZ in September.
Duncanb