SECTION 10
10.0 - OBSTRUCTION
10.1 - A player is guilty of misconduct if he deliberately obstructs another player who is not in possession (Refer 11.1 (j)).
10.2 - A player who is not in possession, or is off-side, can not be obstructed even after a knock-on or forward pass.
10.3 - If a player is deliberately obstructed after kicking the ball, and the Referee deems that the defender was not committed to the tackle before the kick, a penalty should be awarded as described in 6.2.3.
10.4 - A player in possession can not be guilty of obstruction. He can use the goal posts to avoid tackle, dodge behind a ruck of his own players, or bore a way through his own pack.
10.5 - If the Referee deems that obstruction has occurred accidentally and play has been irregularly affected, the game should be stopped and recommenced with a scrum.
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