didds
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We typically see any tapped FKs that are awarded for scrum infringements tapped by the #8 - presumably because the FK mark is mid tunnel, the packs are still in the way, so the tap is taken behind and in line with the mark.
This in effect means the attackers lose a couple or three metres of territory with the tap - so while the oppo defence ,must "start" from 10m behind the mark, in reality the attackers start 13m from them so don't probably make as much forward territory before the defence has come up to them.
May it not be more reasonable for the laws to support a FK mark at the edge of the tunnel in such circumstances?
( Clearly this isn't supported by the laws as they stand and I am not suggesting anyone start doing such a thing - this is merely for discussion).
In essence the side awarded the FK are penalised territory because of the situation.
didds
This in effect means the attackers lose a couple or three metres of territory with the tap - so while the oppo defence ,must "start" from 10m behind the mark, in reality the attackers start 13m from them so don't probably make as much forward territory before the defence has come up to them.
May it not be more reasonable for the laws to support a FK mark at the edge of the tunnel in such circumstances?
( Clearly this isn't supported by the laws as they stand and I am not suggesting anyone start doing such a thing - this is merely for discussion).
In essence the side awarded the FK are penalised territory because of the situation.
didds
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