Originally Posted by manker
Why comment on the rules of a game when you're totally ignorant of them. Isn't it easier to ask the question rather than to be continually contradicted.
Why be a dick about it? Dude I wasn't talking about the tackler. I was talking the teammates of the tackler. They don't seem to go after the ball very hard. How was I contradicted when I didn't claim to know all the rules?:blink: It seems "It seems" was a clue
The tackler must not restrain the tackled player after the tackle, therefore he is not allowed to stop the tackled player's team mates getting the ball - the only way he can do this is turn the tackled guy during the tackle to be facing his own, onrushing, team-mates such that they can procure the ball.
Makes sense. However, it looks like the tackler is restraining the tackled player until the ball is picked up.
This is different to 13-a-side rugby but allows second phase ball and makes the overall game more continuous.
There is a tremendous amount of finesse involved in rugby but this won't be visible if you've only watched a few games.
The reason you got to see Sevens is because the tour was in LA for a couple of days in February. I don't watch a lot of it, it's good but reminds me of a watching a film after you've read the book :dabs:
