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Oh dear me.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-reinalda/never-use-absolutes_b_4646420.html
at least read 3rd paragraph
Oh dear me.
.. If the place for a penalty or free kick is within 5 metres of the goal line, the mark for the kick is 5 metres from the goal line, opposite the place of infringement.
The mark for a penalty or free-kick must be in the field of play and be no closer than five metres from the goal line, as per the following table:
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Any infringement in in-goal or within five metres of a goal line.
In the field of play, five metres from the goal line, in line with the place of infringement.
Should PK/FK by a defending team (infringement by an attacking team) be marked at 5m from the goal line?
I believe it was at the placement of infringement till WR Laws 2017 contrarily to PK/FK by an attacking team (5m from the goal line). The WR Laws 2018/2019 do not distinguish between attacking and defending teams.
Shouldn’t you be out enjoying the RWC?
I don't follow. Looking at 21.2 in e.g.
http://www.rugbyfootballhistory.com/resources/Laws/World_Rugby_Laws_2016_EN.pdf
I don't see any difference between attacking/defending teams. Is it the word "opposite"?