Wallabies star reveals comeback plan, wants unique skills of rugby protected amidst law variations

Scrums are of the highest priorities to wingers. While ever scrums are taking center stage then it's a good breather opportunity for the backs, wander about, have a yarn, resets can be a bonus- depends a bit on the weather. Personally I'd like to see the scrum option taken away when a short arm results from a scrum.

One of the core tenants of Rugby is its ability to provide a platform for all shapes n sizes . A 125kg prop is not expected to shift around the field like a 80kg nr 9 . So my concern that the trend of ” speeding ” up the game apparently making it it more attractive to watch is neutralising the All Shapes and Sizes ethos that Rugbys foundations are built on. Also by constantly evolving the rules , is this not an even bigger threat making the sport so complex that very few even understand them anymore .. Its also making officiating a bigger problem than ever before . I’ll wager if we surveyed a packed Twickenham’s fans , I’ll be surprised if 1 out of 10 admitted to knowing the rules anymore . And those that say they do probably don’t know enough to realise that they don’t know. A suspicion is surfacing that those countries pushing for this ” free flowing ” sport ( whatever that really means ) are doing so under cover of improving the game , but is that their real motive .? or do they reckon to gain advantage from it . I think you know what I’m suggesting . Surely we should all be campaigning to simplify things , removing so many unneccesary clauses rather than trying to add to them literally week after week .

I really didn't expect anyone to take my comment this seriously. Was mainly meant as a joke. Sorry for wasting your time folks

Thanks TF, I think it at the very least straight and into the tunnel. That then is your ‘head start’. They pretty much put it in on a 45 degree angle which is getting silly

IMO these infringements are mainly let go since (when) it advantages the attack. Side entry by defence is punished especially if they manage to pilfer the ball but let go for attack.

I get and agree with your point but things have just shifted. Players do now roll away much quicker and better. But they blow well past on cleanouts for instance to create space but this is largely let go. Players also routinely off feet at ruck and side entry. This is largely let go.

the game is flowing more now because a lot less is let go at he ruck, players learn, don't try and get away with as much and the ruck is faster

I think Eddie Jones has it right that there is too much technology and we need to go back somewhat to where refs have a feel for the game, don't call everything, and let the game flow. But I warn you now it'll lead to alot of sooking and moaning on these comment sections when it doesn't go the wallabies way.

I see your point. However, there are penalties called for infringements that don't effect play, or not even involved in the play. Let them go. At worse, play a short advantage; call play on, or penalty, after a 3 phases. If there are repeat offenses, then call the penalty.

Tongue in cheek

Back in October/November Piru, Kellaway was asked about the LVs coming in in a broader sense, and once of the first observations he made was in relation to front rowers and tight five forwards who have played 70 minutes being told to hurry up forming a scrum. He wasn't asked about scrums, he offered his thoughts from a player welfare POV. This week, yes we went back to those comments, and he very quickly acknowledged his lessons learned in speaking out, but his points this week about years-long learned habits are just as valid as the points he made last year. He's not talking about technicalities of packing scrums, he's simply talking about what's being asked of players, of which he has a hell of a lot better insight than most..

It's very grey - how much disadvantage is enough to warrant a penalty? 0.1 of a second slower ruck ball, 1 sec, 10 sec.... Watch the ruck of a game 10 years ago compared to one now and you'll see how much has changed interpretation wise even though the laws have actually changed very little. Guys used to lay all over it!

Agreed Piru Kellaway made the exact point that he has no place commenting on the scrum and that he wouldn't do it for a million bucks.

Kellaway is a bit off key with some of his comments on Refs. If there is no impact Referees will play away from these infringements especially at the breakdown. Unfortunately it is a different story at scrum time. It’s probably the only phase of the game where Referees go looking for infringements and will sanction regardless of impact. On top of that very rarely do they play advantage off scrum infringements, it’s straight to the whistle.

Piru when I played junior rep rugby and we 8 important people who had no experience as a unit we just turned up to a scrum bound up and packed it. No friggin around at all. Bind up spines in line and ready to go. That was 30 years ago but I believe it can still be done. Particularly if the 8 Guys train together. Most of the delays are tactical for want of a better word and maybe Zane actually does need his mum to help him with his shoes.

You are correct. The hooker is now part of the pushing unit first and foremost. Scrum are suppose to be a contest for the ball (just like the line out) but there is little to no chance of that happening until the ball goes back down the middle of the scrum.

Don’t forget players and coaches have slowed the scrum down as it is a great place to earn a penalty.

Kellaway, Campbell, Koroibete.

Really enjoyed the chat. He’s comfortable in his own skin. Speaks his own mind.

Good to see a winger who tackles along with Wright , Muirhead and Petaia . Koreibeti sometimes .