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When is a scrum formed?
When is a scrum formed?

A scrum is a way of re-starting play after:

  • When the ball has gone out to touch
  • The ball has been knocked on
  • A Forward pass
  • Play is too dangerous to continue

    Not everyone can join in a scrum.

    Only six players from each team can take part.

    They are almost always the six forwards in the side.

    The scrum is formed at the place where the infringement occurred.

    However, all scrums must take place at least 10m from the touch or goal lines.

    The team which did not commit the offence will have the advantage in the scrum.

    They will be the team with the loosehead and feed.

  • When is a scrum is formed?
    Forming the scrum
    Feeding the scrum
    Hooking the ball

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