WORLD rugby dictate how they want the game played and refereed. In their desire to make it more entertaining for spectators they have lost sight of it being a players’ game.
There hasn’t been a proper ruck in top level games for years as players have been allowed to lie over or on the ball. A ruck or maul takes place with players on their feet, anything else is a pile up. This should be tidied up with a scrum, which would also take some energy out of front rows.
Players would be safer, and quicker ball provided, enabling more attacking rugby. An early call for a scr...