So here is a another proposed clarification request from rugbyrefs.com, another common occurence, and an old chestnut with different opinions - would be great to have a ruling)
Background
In the U19 variations Law 20.1 (f) specifies that the number of players in the scrum from each team must always be equal.
Scenario 1 :
In an U19 match red v blue, the red fly-half is sent off.
At the next scrum the red #8 lines up on the backs, leaving seven red players in the scrum
Question 1 :
In this scenario are blue forced to match numbers in the scrum, ie also seven, or can blue insist that the red #8 takes part in the scrum so that there are eight players?
Scenario 2 :
In an U19 match red v blue, the red fly-half is sent off.
Before the next scrum red make a substitution, the #8 is taken off, and in his place comes on a replacement fly-half
At the next scrum the red lines up with seven red players in the scrum.
Question 2 : In this scenario are blue forced to match numbers in the scrum, ie also seven, or can blue insist that an additional red player takes part in the scrum so that there are eight players?
Background
In the U19 variations Law 20.1 (f) specifies that the number of players in the scrum from each team must always be equal.
Scenario 1 :
In an U19 match red v blue, the red fly-half is sent off.
At the next scrum the red #8 lines up on the backs, leaving seven red players in the scrum
Question 1 :
In this scenario are blue forced to match numbers in the scrum, ie also seven, or can blue insist that the red #8 takes part in the scrum so that there are eight players?
Scenario 2 :
In an U19 match red v blue, the red fly-half is sent off.
Before the next scrum red make a substitution, the #8 is taken off, and in his place comes on a replacement fly-half
At the next scrum the red lines up with seven red players in the scrum.
Question 2 : In this scenario are blue forced to match numbers in the scrum, ie also seven, or can blue insist that an additional red player takes part in the scrum so that there are eight players?