six nations 2021
Discussion
Evanivitch said:
DocJock said:
Reintroduce proper competition at rucks. This will draw in some of the defenders strung out across the pitch, creating space.
There still is, the art of the jackal is still a huge part of the game. But it is much more smart jackal work than either dangerous contact or negative ball slowing. I think that's a great part of the game to watch (and one I enjoy in matches I play).XCP said:
Evanivitch said:
DocJock said:
Reintroduce proper competition at rucks. This will draw in some of the defenders strung out across the pitch, creating space.
There still is, the art of the jackal is still a huge part of the game. But it is much more smart jackal work than either dangerous contact or negative ball slowing. I think that's a great part of the game to watch (and one I enjoy in matches I play).A good rake was for anyone that found themselves on the wrong side, but that was players sort of self governing the game. Today the ref has a much greater responsibility to ensure quick ball is available and that's why you see very little rake because the ref is usually providing the penalty advantage. And that was the case 15 years ago.
(Still bitter about a yellow for second offence. First was being wrong side of the ball after tackling kick receiver, second was allegedly collapsing a maul in oppo 22. Still get ribbed for it...)
These red and yellow cards this 6N have actually made the games excellent, I expect we might have more of that going on in future?
I wonder if just having less players from the start would have the same effect though?
Yes it’s easy afterwards to say Wales or whoever won due to playing 14 men but he rules are the same for both sides.
Not sure about the limit on subs, having fresh players coming on keeps it interesting and injects some new energy.
I wonder if just having less players from the start would have the same effect though?
Yes it’s easy afterwards to say Wales or whoever won due to playing 14 men but he rules are the same for both sides.
Not sure about the limit on subs, having fresh players coming on keeps it interesting and injects some new energy.
Evanivitch said:
XCP said:
Evanivitch said:
DocJock said:
Reintroduce proper competition at rucks. This will draw in some of the defenders strung out across the pitch, creating space.
There still is, the art of the jackal is still a huge part of the game. But it is much more smart jackal work than either dangerous contact or negative ball slowing. I think that's a great part of the game to watch (and one I enjoy in matches I play).A good rake was for anyone that found themselves on the wrong side, but that was players sort of self governing the game. Today the ref has a much greater responsibility to ensure quick ball is available and that's why you see very little rake because the ref is usually providing the penalty advantage. And that was the case 15 years ago.
(Still bitter about a yellow for second offence. First was being wrong side of the ball after tackling kick receiver, second was allegedly collapsing a maul in oppo 22. Still get ribbed for it...)
You also get the occasional spectacle of the 'Celtic foot rush'.
spikeyhead said:
I'd rather they only allowed two subs to be used, that way everyone starting would be expected to last the game.
I don’t have the stats to hand but pretty sure virtually every 6N game had more than that in genuine injuries and HIAs. 2 isn’t really enough. I recall the old days where teams would have to play out games with 14 or 13, which is unfair.DocJock said:
Reintroduce proper competition at rucks. This will draw in some of the defenders strung out across the pitch, creating space.
I agree. The IRB should be looking at making the breakdown more competitive and less of a penalty-minefield. Then teams would be more prepared to commit players to the breakdown and so free up space on the rest of the pitch. spikeyhead said:
I'd rather they only allowed two subs to be used, that way everyone starting would be expected to last the game.
I agree with this. Due to the number of replacements permitted, this has allowed the pack to bulk up too much to the detriment of their fitness and seeing the match out. I would rather see finesse rather than bulk in the pack.
MYOB said:
spikeyhead said:
I'd rather they only allowed two subs to be used, that way everyone starting would be expected to last the game.
I agree with this. Due to the number of replacements permitted, this has allowed the pack to bulk up too much to the detriment of their fitness and seeing the match out. I would rather see finesse rather than bulk in the pack.
abzmike said:
spikeyhead said:
I'd rather they only allowed two subs to be used, that way everyone starting would be expected to last the game.
I don’t have the stats to hand but pretty sure virtually every 6N game had more than that in genuine injuries and HIAs. 2 isn’t really enough. I recall the old days where teams would have to play out games with 14 or 13, which is unfair.If you don't have a complete front row replacement then you will get loads of uncontested scrums as World rugby deem it unsafe any other way. So if you want to minimise subs I think you can only down to 6 (3 x front row, 1 other forward and 2 backs) or if you really want go to only 1 back replacement.
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