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A puzzle for #rugby law nerds
In the #RWC2023 final, a try by Aaron Smith was disallowed

1. Etzebeth fouled Retallick in the lineout (penalty)
2. The foul caused a knock on at the lineout
3. Play went on and Smith scored in the corner
4. TMO check disallowed the try because of the knock-on, but the original penalty was awarded to NZ

Now...if Etzebeth's foul prevented a probable try (we know it was probable - it was scored) could a penalty try have been awarded?

@rugby #NZLvRSA

That was very much not the match I was expecting, but it sure did keep me watching! I can’t help feeling that South Africa got lucky there. They were not playing that well in the second half, even against a short-sided New Zealand, though there were errors aplenty from both sides. Had SA knocked it off with the drop goal attempts, they might have managed a more decisive victory. #rugby #RWC2023 #NZLvRSA

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@rugby Final

Tense.

More cards than a kid's birthday party.

have been to four cup finals, won all four.

Thanks to @emarktaylor@thecanadian.social and @greub for quality live posting.

Congratulations Bokke, and kudos to Wayne Barnes, you can moan all you like about how much TMO there is, but not one call you can argue with in that match.

could have squeaked it, and it's testament to their team spirit and classy moves, they were a hair's breadth away.

Hugs all!