Roar Rookie
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Yes, that happens, and it’s a good point but it seems to work in the NRL. Teams will get better at retreating the more common it is, and repeat back 10s with a 5-minute in flow sinbin could allow for punishing those that don’t retreat.
The 'back ten' rule: Rugby’s answer to six again
Three strike rule always works right? Hands in the ruck, back 10. Slowing ball down, back 10. Hands in the ruck, full arm penalty.
That could work.
Most tries are scored within 10 phases anyway. This will open up some space and eliminate some of the penalties.
The 'back ten' rule: Rugby’s answer to six again
Yes as part of the idea, the play would simply resume, with the defence being forced to retreat 10 metres.
Whether not being back 10 would result in a penalty is something that you could debate, and it’s a good question.
You want to punish teams for not being back 10, so penalty makes sense but you don’t want to slow the game down. Depending on the situation, we already heavily punish cynical or intentionally not retreating, so perhaps the idea of the in-flow 5 minute sin-bin could work with a repeat ‘back 10’.
The 'back ten' rule: Rugby’s answer to six again
Yes I agree it would, but the potential cost to the general vibe surrounding rugby this next period for the sake of a slim chance of winning the World Cup is not enough to retain him for mine. Thanks for feedback though.
Cheika must go, even if it means losing at the World Cup
Appreciate feedback and agree, a candidate needs to be found but my argument is that no matter who it is, they will lift the current malaise surrounding the team.
Cheika must go, even if it means losing at the World Cup
It won’t get better sticking but I agree list of candidates is not strong right now. My argument is change needs to occur because of the toxic environment surrounding the Wallabies and a new coach whoever that may be would bring with them a sense of hope.
Cheika must go, even if it means losing at the World Cup
Bit of a silly argument given on that basis nobody can write about anything in sport if they’re not the team doctor. It’s an observation and you haven’t actually tried to argue anything I wrote.
P.S you don’t know what insight I may or may not have based simply on being a ‘Roar Rookie’, strawman in your feelings argument. Expect more from a so-called ‘Pro’!
Is the 'Tongan Thor' truly ready for Test rugby?
He dominates for one or two then is out of gas, which was my point. I like that he’s explosive, but again, I’m asking if he’s ready for test footy, not if he will ever be.
Is the 'Tongan Thor' truly ready for Test rugby?
No, if you read it I’ve said it’s about the Test level, and that he has looked very tired in his limited minutes at that level. Also said I hope I’m wrong because of how good he can be.
Is the 'Tongan Thor' truly ready for Test rugby?
Take the point, you want the best players available on the team but prop is different, and playing both sides is difficult, especially at Test level. Kepu struggled against Argentina doing it, and Alaalatoa hasn’t done it for years.
Is the 'Tongan Thor' truly ready for Test rugby?
Yes great point. This is an easy distinction to make and would help the flow.
The 'back ten' rule: Rugby’s answer to six again