Why do teams take another scrum after a penalty?

Question

because couches are to thick to come up with any decent moves

Answer 1

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Totally disagree with your assertion that coaches cannot come up with any decent moves.

If you are close to the try line with a strong pack, then there is always the possibility of a pushover try which is worth at least two points more than a penalty kick. Even if a pushover try is not possible, a scrum keeps the opposing forwards occupied, making it easier for the centres to penetrate the opposing defence. (In open play, the latter option also has some attractions.)

Answer 2

Couches generally don't think a lot. Coaches on the other hand quite often take a scrum instead of a penalty because they're too far behind that a penalty goal will not bring them close enough to the opposition's score or because their lineout isn't working the way they want it to.

A scrum is a good way to set yourself up an attacking backline move without the opposition forwards getting in the way. You can also use it to plan a few moves ahead. If you know you're going to play a centre crash, then you pick and go left, then pick and go right then a cross kick right, there is a good chance that at some point in the move, all your players will be in the right spot and the opposition has no idea where you're going.

Answer 3

The Captain may opt for another scrum if the other team lacks ability to hold a one. This option may occur in the oppositions half or just outside thee oppositions 22 - setting up the backline to score 5 points and the conversion come. If not, this could be an opportunity for them to slot in a drop goal in the middle of the paddock just outside the 22.

Also, if they know they are dominating the scrums they will use this to their advantage and score from a rolling scrum from the back - easy 5 points.

The scrum not only eases the pressure on the backs, but it also takes up precious minutes if they're just winning on the score board. If they lack the ability to score in the backs, they will keep it in the forwards most of the game - where they most dominate.

There are many other reasons why, but these are the main reasons why I believe they take another scrum after a penalty.

Source(s):

Levi from Auckland, New Zealand

Answer 4

Its a Strategical option, and only happens when a team has Forward dominance within the 22.
And they will only do it when they are more than 2 converted trys away from leading, or when they are safely ahead in points.

It is an attacking option. A platform to launch a set move.
When the scrum is set within the 22, 8 players of the defence are bound to the scrum meaning there are less defensive players in the back line.
The more times you set the scrum at a close range the more the intensive the pressure is and as a defender the more resolve you have in your defence of the line. This ususually brings the defence closer to the scrum, aloallowing gaps or an overlap on the out side.
If the the ball is quickly cleared to the backs, there are less players defending with larger gaps between the defenders. It is man on man at a higher pace with less defenders in the equation.
This means the odds of scoring a try is in favour of the attacking side.

There are all sorts of reasons this is the most common. If the question is in refference to what the Italians were doing, They had no intention of playing a set move they were trying to milk a penalty try. It was negative rugby and somthing you dont see often, it was illegal tactics by a very good Italian prop who knew exactly what he was doing, being coached by a very smart South African coach, Nick Mallet.

Answer 5

Not necessarily.

If a team is dominating the scrum, then it is a great attacking weapon for them. By 'moves,' I presume you mean back moves?

All tries are worth the same, whether they're scored as a result of a scrum or back play.

Plus if they're lose to the line it could result in a penalty try.

Answer 6

Psychological, nothing like over powering a team up front. Like all sport you use everything you can to give you an advantage. Contrary to what some miss informed people believe there is alot of strategy and skill goes on during a game.Go the AB's!!!!

Answer 7

Setting a scrum after a penalty is a smart move. It keeps the forwards in one place, that way the backs can do a set move and score. Or the no# 8 can take it from the back of the scrum.

Answer 8

Another dumb rugby law to assist in slowing the game down. Another scrum should not be allowed from a scrum penalty

Answer 9

It puts more pressure onn the defending side. Also good to see them attempting to get tries rather than just kicking penalties.

Answer 10

Gives the team an advantage to retain the the ball and use it to score particularly when they are close to the score line.

Answer 11

they like to huddle together to keep warm.

Answer 12

because they want to score tries