Rugby union is far from perfect and rules on trial in Australia must be taken seriously

Cast your minds back to Rome in 2007.

We are in the final seconds of the Six
Nations match between Italy and Wales.


The result is in the balance with the home side leading 23-20.

Wales are
desperately attacking the Italian line and win a penalty in the corner.




They could attempt a difficult place-kick for a draw but they want the
victory.

So they ask the referee, the estimable Chris White, whether there
is time for a line-out should they kick to the corner.

The reply is in the
affirmative.




James Hook puts the ball into touch, and Wales prepare for the lin…