Rugby

I totally agree if you look at the position that world class props end up in once they are engaged it is actually impossible to hold the scrum up watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBxC9BoOd2I

Everything about his body position is set up to provide drive forward, not to prop.

There is no way a hooker could contest a central ball in that position. Not unless you where flexible enough to suck your own cock. In which case I doubt you'd find the time to train to international levels.

It used to happen in the good old days, the shift to how the scrum is now started in the early 90s you can still have a contest if the packs come together gently. The hookers contest with each other for the ball, the 2nd row and the back row push like their lives depend on it and the props transmit the power of the back five to the opposition while trying to disrupt the opposition hooker by making it more difficult for him to hook.

ahhh. The good old days.

Wales have by far and away the most street wise front row, however a soft engage would also neutralise this.

I thought the 'delaying the put in' calls over the weekend were pretty harsh with this in mind.