Wales vs Eng - Knock on and Time back on after asking captain to speak to players

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Interesting that in the Ire/Eng today in the 48th minute approx on game clock the Irish were denied a try because a juggle and knock back was deemed a knock-on. Perhaps giving more credence to the Nigel Owen video?

I noticed that. I really hope WR clear this up, it's embarrassing that we don't know what constitutes a knock on
 
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I noticed that. I really hope WR clear this up, it's embarrassing that we don't know what constitutes a knock on

It was a knock-on by the Irish player behind the 'juggler', as confirmed by the TMO. I think that it is perfectly clear that the 'juggling' was not deemed to be a knock-on (as, from memory, the last direction that the ball traveled was backwards).
 

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I think that it is perfectly clear that the 'juggling' was not deemed to be a knock-on (as, from memory, the last direction that the ball traveled was backwards).

That's exactly the issue though, a juggle and knock backwards . Is that a KO ?

... the NO video said that would be a KO.
..While the WB video said it wouldn't be
 
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That's exactly the issue though, a juggle and knock backwards . Is that a KO ?

... the NO video said that would be a KO.
..While the WB video said it wouldn't be

And at a later match WB's view held sway.
 

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It was a knock-on by the Irish player behind the 'juggler', as confirmed by the TMO. I think that it is perfectly clear that the 'juggling' was not deemed to be a knock-on (as, from memory, the last direction that the ball traveled was backwards).

Agreed.

TMO was clear that the knock was Green 17, and not Henderson, a decision I entirely agreed with.
 

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And at a later match WB's view held sway.

But we shouldn't be left trying to deduce the correct approach from examples we happen to spot.
And there is sarefeeeees.duty ref, Craig J agreeing with the NO view

I don't think we really know
 
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