Will the Oval Ball become Spherical?


By Insider
April 1 2009

Will the Oval Ball become Spherical? If the IRB get their way then it will!

Will the Oval Ball become Spherical?
 
 
 General view of a Gilbert Rugby Matchball
 Picture by Empics
 
 

If the IRB get their way then it will!

Whilst everyone is over the moon about the ELVs decision, a source has informed Unofficial England Rugby that the IRB are now looking to their balls for the next step in improvements to the game of rugby we all love.


During the RWC2003 Jonny Wilkinson practiced repeatedly with new version of the oval ball down under but now it would seem that the IRB are still unhappy with the three point drop goal scenario and are looking at making the ball a more rounder format and maybe to reduce the points for the drop goal. 


This was mooted when the ELVs were evolving but it was thrown out, if they get their way at the IRB then our game will change for the worse not the better.


 

I am sure you have all guessed by now April Fool;)


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