Running Rugby, yeah right!
It is interesting that “before” they dropped the ELV’s (experimental law variations) or at least changed them to appease the northern hemisphere, that there was more running rugby. The changed law’s as they stand, didn’t actually have anything to do with the kicking.
The last two world cups were won by teams playing predominantly 10 man rugby. Forward power and then kick for field gain. I cannot see anything to change this approach, it works. Even Argentina who were placed 3rd in the last world cup made a habit of mid field bombs and taking a chance on the 50 50 bounce of the ball… It got them third from a ranking well down from that.
So who is right?
The sides are kicking 10 man rugby verses 15 man running rugby.
The running rugby has too many variables to be successful. It requires to many skills that can break down at any time. The current All Blacks are showing this. Whereas South Africa are proving that the kicking style works well whatever.
For New Zealand to win the World Cup, they will need to change their view on proceedings.
In this last game played by two running sides… penalties still provided the majority of points.
The ELVs were supposed to work towards running rugby. They have now been canned. Fans now have to get used to the idea that test matches are going to be kickathons. Enjoy!!!!!!
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