LAW 20: SCRUM

DEFINITIONS

Amend 2nd paragraph:
A scrum is formed in the field of play when five players from each team, bound together in two rows for each team, close up with their opponents so that the heads of the front rows are interlocked. This creates a tunnel into which a scrum half throws in the ball so that front row players can compete for possession by hooking the ball with either of their feet.
Delete paragraphs 10 and 11.

20.1 FORMING A SCRUM

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(e) Number of players: five. A scrum must have five players from each team at all times. All five players must stay bound to the scrum until it ends. Each front row must have three players in it, no more and no less. Two locks must form the second row by binding together so that their heads are between a prop and the hooker.
Sanction: Penalty kick

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Exception

20.10 ENDING A SCRUM

Amend:
(c) No player in the scrum may unbind to play the ball. Sanction: Penalty kick