How Will the Scrums and Rucks be Regulated in 2010?
How will the scrums and rucks be officiated in 2010?
Fans are often frustrated with the interpretation of the Rules of the Game and take their frustrations out on the referees. Referees adjudicate according to the Rules given to them and should be seen as officials facilitating a great game of rugby!
They need to ensure that the game flows and that the contest is a fair one – and for that they need a clear understanding of the rules from all the players. It would also contribute to greater harmony if the fans get to know the rules better!
What do we need to know and what can we expect in 2010?
The good news is that meetings have been held between SANZAR officials discussing an increased focus on the ruck and the forward engagements. The main objectives are to have a more open and attractive game with more time spent with the ball in play!
I have come across and interesting article by James Mortimer titled “SANZAR reviews rucks and scrums – attackers favoured”
It is important to share some of this information with our supporters!
How will the rule interpretations allow for a cleaner game?
- The attacking side will be given the advantage at the tackle area.
- Essentially the tackler will no longer have carte blanche to steal the ball, and the ball carrier will have more rights to enable his support to recycle.
- Tackled players will have more time to place the ball and players not making a clean release after the tackle and getting to their feet will be penalised.
- The infringement for holding on will still stand, albeit a potential scavenger needs to follow a specific process.
- Less time to be spent on resetting the scrum – The International Rugby Board has assessed that 12% of the 80 minute match is spent resetting scrums. This is close to 10 minutes.
- Offenders, namely in the front rows, will now be under the direct jurisdiction of the respective countries scrum coaches.
Mike Cron (NZ), Pat Noriega (AUS) and Balie Swart (SA) will now oversee their respective countries franchises/teams.
SANZAR has decided to continue with workshops and listen to the criticism of where the game is at and how to produce a cleaner and more attractive spectacle. For the Super 14 to be one of the best competitions in world rugby it is required to recreate time and space on the field, to recreate the attack with confidence and to ensure more control from the ball carrier and more control for the attacking team.
In summary
THE RUCK
- The ruck will favour the attacking team
- The tackler’s rights will no longer be deemed as being unlimited.
- A tackler must released the tackled player and ball and get to their feet before scavenging.
THE SCRUM
- Offenders will be approached by the country’s scrum coach
- Teams, players and referees will be made aware of the issue
- Media will be made aware of the repeat offenders
(Story by 15.co.za Appeared on Cheetahs Blog)
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