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But to answer your question, yes of course France would have been allowed to play on (essentially) at that point and you can pick whatever offence you like (sometimes you chose the first offence because it’s say an easier kick than the last offence, ofc France would have wanted any PT offered). It doesn’t always eventuate like that though, in the Lions v AUNZ game the ref (georgian guy) played advantage on a chip kick and blew the whistle when the first guy missed the bouncing ball but the second bounce went right into another guy who broke away down the field (but the ref stopped play too quickly instead of allowing play to continue to see how things went).

Your inability to see this is also expected.

The law says the sanction is a scrum. But the ref can do whatever he/she wants, including a penalty of course.

You have a nice little interpretation guideline for refs, about intent and cynicism. You should send Andrew Brace a helpful note to suggest it.

Rassie took the bet that he would get the scrum. Good call.

If you don’t see this attempt as arrogant, disrespectful and cynical, you are part of the problem.