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Mystics, I think you maybe misread what I posted on that trial at Stellenbosch Uni. The proposal there was to allow pulling down the maul. I can't go along with that on safety grounds. But I suggested the above and also allowing players to come around the side of a maul to contest the ball once it has been handed back from the leading players.Originally Posted by MysticBalls
Re comments on UBS in the Crusaders/NSW match yesterday:
The the Waratahs' efforts at the breakdown last night were probably the most effective I've seen from an Aussie team for quite some time. I can't recall an Australian team turning over so much opposition ball at the ruck, not in recent years anyway. If that trend continues into the internationals we could be in for better times. The stats at the end of the match were great: Territory 50/50 Possession 50/50.........too bad about the scoreboard.
But I think, to quote a press conference cliche, the Tahs will "take a lot of positives" from the match. It looks as though, if they are to win the S14, they'll have to do it at Jade Stadium. Last night proved it's within reach. The other thing it proved is that for all their attacking prowess the Crusaders are a top line defensive outfit as well.