A question that has arisen in another rugby discussion site that has peaked my curiosity.
After a tackle has been complete & both the ball carrier & the players who bought him to ground have completed their obligations under law 15 (carrier released, carrier has successfully played/placed the ball).
A ruck has been formed, can the defending team lift the previously tackled player from the ground & move him over the ball to gain clearer access to the ball?
My thoughts are that as long as law 15 was adhered to & the lifted player is bought back to ground safely, then there is no law preventing a player being picked up in a ruck.
After a tackle has been complete & both the ball carrier & the players who bought him to ground have completed their obligations under law 15 (carrier released, carrier has successfully played/placed the ball).
A ruck has been formed, can the defending team lift the previously tackled player from the ground & move him over the ball to gain clearer access to the ball?
My thoughts are that as long as law 15 was adhered to & the lifted player is bought back to ground safely, then there is no law preventing a player being picked up in a ruck.