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IRB needs to reward running Rugby

jmt new author
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7th September, 2009
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jmt new author
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7th September, 2009
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Wallabies lead the way and prove that with enough composure at set pieces, and ball in hand, the Boks are far from legendary status. The running Rugby the Wallabies produced on Saturday night needs to be rewarded with not just victory, but also with the support of the IRB.

A rampaging Pocock and co deserved more than just straight arm penalties on Saturday night as they dominated the breakdown. Their tireless workload needs to be provided with the option of a free kick (short arm penalty) or scrum.

We the spectator would have seen another two tries to either side and even more reward for the running Rugby the Wallabies and/or the Boks are attempting to play.

I call on the IRB to assess recent decisions. Is it ball in hand open running Rugby or a kicking marathon that the general public pay good money to watch?

The 2007 World Cup was a fantastic tournament with the heavyweights pushed to great heights by the minnow nations.

Let there be light in 2011 by reviewing some of the 2008 ELV’s.

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