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An in-goal player catches the ball from an opponent's kick and touches it down. That player is then late tackled. What actions are available to the referee?

ARNOLD Administrator, Zimbabwe

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Jack GrundyOther, England

for me the options are either a penalty, yellow or even red card. The referee will have to decide how late it was and what the intention of the tackler was! What are your thoughts?

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