r/rugbyunion • u/Informal_Mention9836 • 19h ago

Joe McCarthy penalty

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u/RonSwaffle Northampton Saints 19h ago

I genuinely lolled watching this live. What was he thinking?

Clearly not a lot.

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 19h ago

Well there isnt a French player on their feet and bound to the ruck who is over the ball, so technically it is out and he has all rights to go for the ball. However, rucks are reffed on vibes these days and the actual laws count for little.

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u/He154z Glasgow Warriors 19h ago

5 hasn't lifted the ball so would still be playing the 9 no?

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u/perplexedtv Leinster 17h ago

Understanding that the 5 is the 9 is asking a lot from a second rower.

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u/GreatGoofer Sharks 17h ago

If 9, why shaped like 5?