A New Rule with Good Intentions
Rugby fans were left scratching their heads during the U20 World Championship in Cape Town, South Africa. World Rugby introduced six new closed law trials aimed at making the game more exciting for fans. One of these rules allowed players to claim a mark in their 22 from a kick-off, a change meant to speed up the game and promote more attacking play.
The Unexpected Move
In a tense moment at Athlone Stadium, a French player claimed the mark as intended but then chose to stand still, waiting to be tackled by the Welsh defense.
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