Quote ="RL13"I don't know. There's something about too much action. A time to reflect and gain perspective on what's going on as the match progresses is understated. Plus players need breathers, and an allowance to regroup occasionally, as do fans.'"
This, the players aren't machines and taking away a few vital seconds here and there that do not detract in any way from the game will be putting them in potential danger, especially with the downsizing of the interchange.
Stop fecking about with things too much and just play the bloody game.
And who wants 10 tries in a game all the time ffs, 10 minutes lost isn't actually 10 minutes lost when you are having a try every 8 minutes.
Takes a few seconds for players to walk back after a try anyway, then opposition to walk from behind sticks to halfway, kicker placing the ball, ref making sure everyone is onside. it all takes some time in any case.
As for scrums surely this is a natural part of the game, stopping the clock all the time isn't on IMO unless there is deliberate time wasting.