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    Posted: 26 Dec 2022 at 23:54
WRU have approved 12 a side fixtures so clubs can fulfil fixtures

Itt seems that although there have never been more registered players, games are being cancelled because clubs cannot field a team. 

I don't follow the game in Wales, but this caught my eye - I assume you just lose the back row. 

Perhaps they could play 12, 13, 14 or 15 players if both agree. Strange but very sad - or is it a governing body taking a pragmatic view? 


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Not exactly ground breaking FHLH - the RFU initiated the "Game On" protocol a few seasons ago and it's being used at the lower league levels to get games played even if you can only muster 10 players
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Originally posted by PiffPaff PiffPaff wrote:

Not exactly ground breaking FHLH

Thanks. I was unaware of Game On
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I remember playing for Wigston Old Boys 5th team with a three man pack and full back line, cohazelnut rugby it was called and believe or not we beat a team of 14. Regularly swapped players to get a match on and often played with a player from each team do a half each as the ref didn't turn up, didn't need anybody's permission we just got on with it.
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Originally posted by tigerburnie tigerburnie wrote:

I ....we just got on with it.

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No league games or merit tables. Just 30ish guys wanting to knock s h I T out of each other and then have a few beers . It didn’t matter who won, we would meet on the same Saturday next year and try again. 
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It's nice to see the clubs rise and inevitable some will fall, but it's more important that people play the game because they love the game, my son played and I kinda hope at least one of my grandkids will too.
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