Having to stand up, get square and play the ball slows 7's down. Better that the tackled player can place it whilst on the ground and get the game moving. Same with turnovers. Six guaranteed possessions is a guaranteed try in 7's every time.
I must have missed where anyone said anything about changing the rules.
You serious? You havent read this thread much have you
It would only ever be run for the benefit of the Australian olympic team.
Rubbish. Olympic teams are made up of athletes wantingto do the best in their sport, and the rules, officials and overall running of each sport is up to the administrators of that sport. These sports use the Olympics to raise their profile, even sports like Soccer and Tennis.
So who will referee the tournament - and what will the rules be. If it's Union 7's rules, then Union is in charge.
What we are saying is that if that sport wishes to use our name, our players should be eligible for selection. And that depends on their club contracts as to weather they can represent if they choose to.
Which is all clouding the original issue, which is the strength of a sevens side made up of the elite NRL playing against the Union 7's.
Why is that a relevant comparison. More relevant would be to ask would I be happy for wallabies players to take some time away from super 15 to represent Australia at the olympic games. Yes I would.
Playing League? I bet you wouldnt. Besides, Super 15 is hardly as important as the NRL, because it's only a short term provincial based comp anyway.