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| If you include scrums I'd say to remove the intentional sideways pressures that are put on, clearly one of the reasons why all RU props are short & thick of neck to resist the forces exerted. Still far too dangerous/risky all things considered. The only position I ever wanted to play in union was flanker, remember turning out for a team down here at inside centre & I've never spent a half feeling so cold...
As an event it might be interesting to watch but I don't see RL gaining anything from this at all, the RU media would make sure that the RU came out of it smelling of roses no matter what the actual result.
RL team wins rules diluted in RL's favour
RU win, clearly shows how far RU have advanced skill/fitness wise (and they have) and league isn't as good as it thought it was.
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| It is just a money making publicity stunt.
Both codes know their strengths and to try and pretend that either on was playing the other game effectively is pure folly.
League players are not equpped to play union and would struggle in line outs, rucking, mauling and as mentioned, scrums would have to be uncontested.
Union frowards cannot play the type of rugby that is played in SL and without the endless stoppages that occur in the 15 a side game, again the forwards would be knackered.
Not to mentioon the 10 metres that we have in league, which doesn't exist in union.
Supporters of both codes think that their game is better (and more skillfull than the other) and there are of course some players that can make the transition but, what the heck does a game like this achieve.
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| Now Wane is at it
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| leeds would be much better off doing something to promote our sport. E.g. something along the lines of Melbourne's trip to play the USA in New York.
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| I don't have a problem with it to be fair. As has been said, if it raises the profile of the game then it's should be given a go.
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