Hi all
This situation cropped up in post-match discussion with my club coach after watching the Sharks vs Stormers match in the Super XV earlier (as part of a greater argument around a penalty try).
As a wing, I've always stood on the tryline in preparation to chase clearance kicks by my flyhalf/fullback/whoever has the nous to take the kick, regardless of his position in the in-goal area. I've never been blown up for offside in this situation, but it's come up in the argument that one cannot be ahead of the kicker regardless of whether you're in goal or not. I've seen reference to laws 22 and 11, though can't recall the exact clauses to justify this assertion.
Have I been doing it wrong since 2006? Would hate to give away a penalty in our upcoming internationals against England and Wales Deaf in this situation!
Cheers
Mark
This situation cropped up in post-match discussion with my club coach after watching the Sharks vs Stormers match in the Super XV earlier (as part of a greater argument around a penalty try).
As a wing, I've always stood on the tryline in preparation to chase clearance kicks by my flyhalf/fullback/whoever has the nous to take the kick, regardless of his position in the in-goal area. I've never been blown up for offside in this situation, but it's come up in the argument that one cannot be ahead of the kicker regardless of whether you're in goal or not. I've seen reference to laws 22 and 11, though can't recall the exact clauses to justify this assertion.
Have I been doing it wrong since 2006? Would hate to give away a penalty in our upcoming internationals against England and Wales Deaf in this situation!
Cheers
Mark