Okay. Let's examine this.OLDCROMWELLIAN wrote: May 23rd, 2022, 10:00 amA sensible and obvious solution. After all pitches used for both football and rugby appears to becoming more common. Believe this particular incident was highlighted by a very dry pitch which required several hard scrapes to make a discernable mark.pembsexile wrote: May 23rd, 2022, 9:34 am Use a spray I say. A scrum is part of the game and that is not going to alter. Unless they change the rules of course. The ref sliding their foot across the grass is not part of the game. Just get them to use a spray. Simples.
What difference did the referees markings make to the game? None. Do referees in games of rugby often do this? Yes it's standard practice. In the 12 years we have played at Rodney Parade have you ever once turned up to a game and thought 'Wow, look at the scrape marks on the pitch?' My guess is you will not have done.
Games played on grass by men wearing studded boots are going to take wear and tear over the course of a season. The odd scrape from a referee is inconsequential.