I have not refereed for a couple of seasons so not up to speed on turnover ruling at scrums.
Watched a British & Irish Cup match on weekend and neither hookers struck for ball both packs relied on pushing over when ball put into scrum. The result was several long scrums before ball reached number 8’s feet (which was painful to watch)
At one scrum, ball was held in second row as they tried to push forward. After about a minute the referee signalled to indicate turnover and put in to team not in possession.
I can see the logic in awarding turnover and scrum but would like to know if this decision was correct because players and spectators from both sides were mystified by refs decision? :wtf::chin:
Watched a British & Irish Cup match on weekend and neither hookers struck for ball both packs relied on pushing over when ball put into scrum. The result was several long scrums before ball reached number 8’s feet (which was painful to watch)
At one scrum, ball was held in second row as they tried to push forward. After about a minute the referee signalled to indicate turnover and put in to team not in possession.
I can see the logic in awarding turnover and scrum but would like to know if this decision was correct because players and spectators from both sides were mystified by refs decision? :wtf::chin: