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About Nick Vujnovich
Expertise
I can answer most questions in detail but I am best used for "Forward" positions especially the "tight 5" and the scrum. I am a front row guy myself. I have good knowledge of game strategy and tactics. I cannot give detailed help with kicking myself but I can suggest general training applications and point you towards good resources. I am a New Zealander living in Southern California, USA. With regard to fitness or weight training: please understand that you are best going to a gym and getting first hand consultation from a qualified trainer. The risk of injury is too great for me to simply give you a program without being able to analyze your fitness or capabilities in person. I really suggest going through my previously answered questions as well. The most common repeat questions refer to tackling.

Experience
I have played rugby from the age of 5 (I am 33 now) I have played "Premier" rugby in New Zealand, London, California, Colorado. I have coached youth, Mens and Womens rugby.

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Education/Credentials
College Degree

Awards and Honors
Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.

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Rugby - Scrum Half's role in a ruck or maul.

Expert: Nick Vujnovich - 10/27/2009

Question
Hi.

I play scrum half for my local U14 team.

In a ruck situation, can the opposition charge me as soon as the ball comes out?, as soon as I touch it? or as soon as I play it?

I need similar advice for the maul please.

Thanks a lot!

Answer
Hi Tom,

The thing is that I could tell you but the real fact is that each ref has their own way of calling it. So prior to the game the ref usually calls over the front row to go over the scrum calls and to address the captain. Accompany your captain and get him to ask the ref how he calls the rucks and mauls. Thank the ref and politely ask him to make sure the opposition knows how he calls it if he hasn't already.

Technically I believe that you can only be charged on if you have at least one hand on the ball.

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