Lam demands crackdown on the slow scrum-halves

By NEALE HARVEY

Laying down the law: Pat Lam

BRISTOL supremo Pat Lam has urged referees to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards time-wasting scrum-halves in order to limit the box-kicking menace afflicting the game.
Despite rugby law stating the ball should be used within five seconds of becoming available to play at a ruck, many No.9s routinely employ delaying tactics, while the formation of caterpillar rucks can add an extra ten seconds to the time it takes a scrum-half to move the ball.
Lam wants refs to spend more time applying the laws instead of coaching, with cheating at the brea...

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