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Was asked this and i dont know the answer.
Context, the no-try from the Aus v NZ game where that try-saving tackle meant the ball was arguably a cm away from being grounded.
The question is: does the grounding mean the ball touches the grass or the soil?
To clarify: say the ground is perfectly flat, the grass is 1 or 2 cm hight, we have a camera that clearly and unequivocably shows the ball carrier in full control of the ball makes clear contact with the grass but NOT the soil.
A millisecond before the ball is about to touch the soil defender manages to grab the ball.
Try or no try?
Laboratory situation, i know, but still. Not that far off from what happened last weekend. 2 cms could have made the difference. What do the rules say about this?
Anyone know? Not sure there is a provision for this.
Context, the no-try from the Aus v NZ game where that try-saving tackle meant the ball was arguably a cm away from being grounded.
The question is: does the grounding mean the ball touches the grass or the soil?
To clarify: say the ground is perfectly flat, the grass is 1 or 2 cm hight, we have a camera that clearly and unequivocably shows the ball carrier in full control of the ball makes clear contact with the grass but NOT the soil.
A millisecond before the ball is about to touch the soil defender manages to grab the ball.
Try or no try?
Laboratory situation, i know, but still. Not that far off from what happened last weekend. 2 cms could have made the difference. What do the rules say about this?
Anyone know? Not sure there is a provision for this.