can we replace the scrum with an infield line out

Teams would have an option to go for an infield lineout or a scrum

The line out would take place where the offense happened.

If I was england in the 6 nations any time I was within 10ms of the line i'd of fumbled it so as to get a penalty try.

There also would be fewer resets

yes great idea.

a few other ones.

- instead of conversions a catapult is brought onto the pitch and you have to catapult you scrum half over the bar into a giant net behind the goal
- the goal posts should be doused in petrol and alight for the whole game.
- each team has a sniper on the roof. anytime there is an interception and an easy run in the sniper has one bullet to shoot the player before he scores a try.
- the hooker takes line out throw ins from the roof. each 2nd row is given a jet pack and shoot themselves 200ft into the air to claim the hookers throw
- each team has 1 player on horseback.

im going to get onto barry hearn and see if he will fund a game based on the above changes.

Brendan, I don't think it'd be a go-er. Scrums are a big part of rugby... I just think it's a case of a few minor adjustments, but I think we need to keep 'em..

NO!

dublin_dave wrote:yes great idea.

a few other ones.

- instead of conversions a catapult is brought onto the pitch and you have to catapult you scrum half over the bar into a giant net behind the goal
- the goal posts should be doused in petrol and alight for the whole game.
- each team has a sniper on the roof. anytime there is an interception and an easy run in the sniper has one bullet to shoot the player before he scores a try.
- the hooker takes line out throw ins from the roof. each 2nd row is given a jet pack and shoot themselves 200ft into the air to claim the hookers throw
- each team has 1 player on horseback.

im going to get onto barry hearn and see if he will fund a game based on the above changes.

dublin_dave wrote:yes great idea.

a few other ones.

- instead of conversions a catapult is brought onto the pitch and you have to catapult you scrum half over the bar into a giant net behind the goal
- the goal posts should be doused in petrol and alight for the whole game.
- each team has a sniper on the roof. anytime there is an interception and an easy run in the sniper has one bullet to shoot the player before he scores a try.
- the hooker takes line out throw ins from the roof. each 2nd row is given a jet pack and shoot themselves 200ft into the air to claim the hookers throw
- each team has 1 player on horseback.

im going to get onto barry hearn and see if he will fund a game based on the above changes.

I think theres a film based on this starring Stephen Segal and Jason Statham. They are opposing captains in a winner take all match to the death. Shannon Doherty is a cyborg umpire in a love triangle with sexy results.

jason statham and stephen segal will be playing themselves obviously.

the game will be played in a 300k capacity stadium. all terracing.

dublin_dave wrote:
the game will be played in a 300k capacity stadium. all terracing.

Except for 1 seat... which has an obscured view behind a massive pillar

Sounds more feasible than the crosscode rules being suggested

No. Rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes. No scrums means more athletic players and that means better defences.

And btw I was referring to horsies and jetpacks and snipers

profitius wrote:No. Rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes. No scrums means more athletic players and that means better defences.

You would make me believe Props can't defend.

You should watch some super rugby and see players like Coenie Oosthuizen step and score, pilfer and tackle, and Dean greyling dummy, un 40 meters and score.

And those are the fat guys.

biltongbek wrote:

profitius wrote:No. Rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes. No scrums means more athletic players and that means better defences.

You would make me believe Props can't defend.

You should watch some super rugby and see players like Coenie Oosthuizen step and score, pilfer and tackle, and Dean greyling dummy, un 40 meters and score.

And those are the fat guys.

You could stillhave the scrum but teams would have to option. Wheere is the benefit if you can't hold your scrum. If a team knocks on you might as well just give it back to them

- the hooker takes line out throw ins from the roof. each 2nd row is given a jet pack and shoot themselves 200ft into the air to claim the hookers throw

Anyone have the IRB's email address?

dublin_dave wrote:yes great idea.

a few other ones.

- instead of conversions a catapult is brought onto the pitch and you have to catapult you scrum half over the bar into a giant net behind the goal
- the goal posts should be doused in petrol and alight for the whole game.
- each team has a sniper on the roof. anytime there is an interception and an easy run in the sniper has one bullet to shoot the player before he scores a try.
- the hooker takes line out throw ins from the roof. each 2nd row is given a jet pack and shoot themselves 200ft into the air to claim the hookers throw
- each team has 1 player on horseback.

im going to get onto barry hearn and see if he will fund a game based on the above changes.

Probably my favourite ever 606v2 post.

Brendan wrote:
You could stillhave the scrum but teams would have to option. Wheere is the benefit if you can't hold your scrum. If a team knocks on you might as well just give it back to them

Or you could just learn to scrummage properly, on the basis it is a key element of the game of rugby.

Brendan wrote:

You could stillhave the scrum but teams would have to option. Wheere is the benefit if you can't hold your scrum. If a team knocks on you might as well just give it back to them

If the scrum option was chosen there would have to be recognised front row players available anyway to take part in that scrum. Those are ze rules.
But if a team has a rubbish front 5 who can't scrummage then maybe they should think about converting to the wriggle and clap game.

biltongbek wrote:NO!

+1