Clip 3 - 24 January 2012
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:58

Two balls.

Ruan Pienaar of Ulster misses a penalty kick at goal and Clermont Auvergne are to drop out. Julien Malzieu of Clermont takes a  quick kick, but the referee stops him, saying: 'Second ball just got thrown on.'

Clearly that could cause confusion.

Law 2.6 Spare Balls

Spare balls may be available during the match but a team must not gain or attempt to gain an unfair advantage by using them or changing them




QUESTIONS HERE
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Don Morrison has told stories about his refereeing, but nothing as dramatic as this drama-laden match in 1981.
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A forward pass seems such a basic part of rugby football's laws. Missing a forward pass can bring great scorn onto the head of a referee. It is seen as simple law, easy to apply.
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