England prop Joe Marler accidentally claimed a bizarre assist with his head, helping teammate Courtney Lawes to score their second try. In rugby, if the ball goes forward off a player’s hands or arm, the opposition are awarded a scrum. If the ball goes forward off any other part of the body however, including the head or face, it is a legal play. The assist was allowed and England ultimately beat Japan 34-12.
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