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World Rugby Clarifies Rule Regarding Controversial Springbok Kick-Off Tactic

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 18 – World Rugby clarified that the Springboks’ kick-off tactic should have resulted in a penalty, not a scrum, citing intentional law violation in the Test match against Italy.

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The Springboks used a ploy which sparked a strong reaction from the rugby fraternity and now the governing body has responded

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World Rugby clarifies rule regarding controversial Springbok kick-off tactic

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Boks' short kick-off deemed 'intentional infringement' by World Rugby

World Rugby have moved to clarify the short-kick of law, employed by the Springboks against Italy in Gqeberha.

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World Rugby rules on deliberate Springbok infringement in kick-off against Italy

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World Rugby find South Africa guilty after 'cheating' accusations as statement published

The Springboks used a ploy which sparked a strong reaction from the rugby fraternity and now the governing body has responded

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World Rugby Reacts and Clarifies the Rule Following the Springboks' Innovations Against Italy

While South African innovations have been responsive all week, World Rugby, as expected by Mathieu Raynal, ruled on the contentious kick-off of the champions of the...

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World Rugby shuts down Springboks’ bold kick-off tactic.

World Rugby has ruled on the Springboks’ controversial kick-off tactic against Italy, sparking debate among fans, pundits, and coach Rassie Erasmus.

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