Snatch: The first arriving player eyeing up a steal

Opportunity: The poacher is clearly in a good position to challenge for the ball

AWELL-TIMED tackle turnover can change a match’s momentum. Help the second player at the tackle steal the ball legally without giving the referee a reason to penalise them.
Let’s concentrate on the role of the second player at the tackle, the poacher, and how they can make a real difference without infringing at the ruck.
A lot has been made of referees’ interpretations of what defenders can do to steal the ball. Whatever your...