15 (3) Players involved in all stages of the ruck must have their heads and shoulders no lower than their hips. Sanction: Free-kick.
How often, if at all, have referees given a free kick for head and shoulders below hips at the ruck? Having watched hours of Prem rugby, the amateur game (Levels 4-6 most often), refereed at Levels 7 and below I cannot recall ever having seen it penalised? And I can confirm I don't think I have ever penalised it?
Watching BT Sport regarding the recent red cards inc. Cobus Weise for Sale v Toulouse, I was struck by Dallaglio's observation that Wiese needs to learn to not compete or clear out as the risk of an illegal clear out is so high)- not going to debate the red - but was then struck by this image and the refs line of sight? If referees always penailsed under 15 (3) then there is no need for risky clear out?
How often, if at all, have referees given a free kick for head and shoulders below hips at the ruck? Having watched hours of Prem rugby, the amateur game (Levels 4-6 most often), refereed at Levels 7 and below I cannot recall ever having seen it penalised? And I can confirm I don't think I have ever penalised it?
Watching BT Sport regarding the recent red cards inc. Cobus Weise for Sale v Toulouse, I was struck by Dallaglio's observation that Wiese needs to learn to not compete or clear out as the risk of an illegal clear out is so high)- not going to debate the red - but was then struck by this image and the refs line of sight? If referees always penailsed under 15 (3) then there is no need for risky clear out?