The recent furore over the Sam Cane v Robbie Henshaw collision in the second test between Ireland and New Zealand got me to thinking about the merits of using slow motion video to make judgements about potential foul play incidents in rugby. I think we have all heard the meme that sometimes, looking
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With just a handful of tier one Internationals to his name, Pascal Gaüzère is one of the most inexperienced test referees in the RWC team. One of three French referees
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...after a yellow card, whilst England had a man off the field being subbed and water and physios were on the field.
I’m not sure I would have allowed play to resume. Still will teach England to wake up....
Regarding Nkosi's try raised a couple of questions. Maybe you can help me out. Some might be trivial.
https://twitter.com/SuperSportTV/status/1162773962087993344
Pay attention to the last seconds of the video.
Cancelliere is the one who tries to tackle him on the air.
It kinda looks...
Red 10 kicks ball on his 10 meter line towards opposition . ( straight kick )
And does not advance forward after his kick .
Red 6 is approx 1 meter in front of kicker & approx 5 meters to kickers right side .
Red 7 is approx 2 meters in front of his kicker .
White 10 charges down kick & red...
A kicks ball from behind their 22 into touch.
Ball bounces off a railing and into hands of awaiting B who is in touch.
B makes a quick throw in to a teammate who is 5.5 meters from touch and behind the spot where ball went into touch.
I was taught that if the ball strikes an impediment, person,...
Blue ball carrier is tackled and goes to ground presenting the ball in the conventional manner.
Blue team mate is first at the breakdown and latches onto the tackled player in a strong and well shaped position - head up, head & shoulders above hips and weight clearly on own legs.
Red opponent...
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Wales quickly taken PK...
Thread Starter: mcroker...after a yellow card, whilst England had a man off the field being subbed and water and physios were on the field. I’m not sure I would have allowed play to resume. Still will teach England to wake up....
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