George Ford left baffled by conversion decision in Wales win: ‘It doesn’t make sense’

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Ford was left baffled by the referee’s decision to allow Wales to deny his conversion attempt in England’s narrow Six Nations win at Twickenham. What it means for us kickers is that we’ve got to be ultra diligent with our setup and process, as if they’re going to go down that route and look for stuff like that, we can’t afford that.” Ford’s late penalty ensured that the mishap was not costly, with England securing a second consecutive win as they look to build a title challenge. When the kicker does this, they may charge or jump to prevent a goal but must not be physically supported by other players in these actions.” Governing body World Rugby clarified in 2020 that “the moment the kicker moves in any direction it is deemed that he is ‘approaching to kick’”, seemingly supporting Doleman’s interpretation. A similar scenario occurred during the Rugby World Cup last year, with Cheslin Kolbe charging down Thomas Ramos’s conversion attempt in South Africa’s quarter-final win over hosts France.