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There's also the 21st century discipline factor.
I remember a time when almost every Test match used to start with a massive punch-up, which if nothing else, would whip the crowd into a frenzy.
But that rarely happens now. Players who trade on the biff just wouldn't last with modern refereeing and video surveillance.
Penalties are awarded for the slightest infraction, and you don't even need to get a red or yellow card to pick up a lengthy ban.
Whether that's a good thing, or bad, I don't know. It means the players get greater protection, but it reduces the gladiatorial atmosphere that used to pervade RL especially in the international arena.
I remember a time when almost every Test match used to start with a massive punch-up, which if nothing else, would whip the crowd into a frenzy.
But that rarely happens now. Players who trade on the biff just wouldn't last with modern refereeing and video surveillance.
Penalties are awarded for the slightest infraction, and you don't even need to get a red or yellow card to pick up a lengthy ban.
Whether that's a good thing, or bad, I don't know. It means the players get greater protection, but it reduces the gladiatorial atmosphere that used to pervade RL especially in the international arena.
Statistics: Posted by Cruncher — Sat Nov 17, 2018 5:35 pm — Replies 6 — Views 1362