Law discussion: A different ball

The Bulls played the Lions last Saturday and lost.

Pierre Spies, their captain, complained about the refereeing of the end-game.


With just under three minutes to play the referee penalised Jaco Kriel for a late tackle.

Jacques-Louis Potgieter goaled and the Bulls led 18-15 with a minute and a half to play.

(Taking the kick had taken in one minute 15 seconds)
The Lions kicked off quickly and the Bulls failed to control the ball.

Howard Mnisi grabbed the ball and raced ahead.

He was tackled but Harold Vorster carried it on.

He was tackled, a ruck formed and the referee penalise…

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