By
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes that rugby's entertainment value is already high despite attempts to change the laws.
Much debate has been around World Rugby's attempts to increase ball-in-play time, which the powers that be believe will increase its viewership.
Laws such as taking away the scrum option from a free-kick and bringing in shot clocks at the set-piece are World Rugby's attempts at speeding up play.
After watching England's riveting 26-25 win over France in the Six Nations on Saturday, Erasmus took to social media to share his excitement.
"Eng v France had 83 kicks in play, 15 scrums and only 36min BIP yet it was one of the more exciting games the 6 nations had in a while, tweeted the double World Cup-winning coach.
"I don't think the shape of the game can be judged always on stats!
"If you did not watch the game most will say those numbers (stats) won't create excitement. Rugby is in a great shape at the moment in my opinion! Lekka."
Former international referee Nigel Owens agreed with the coach.
"I agree," said Owens in the comments.
"I've always said that high BIP time does not make a rugby game better as you have rightly pointed out,"
"Too much tinkering with the laws and an obsession to let the game flow at all costs will take away from the game not enhance it. The proof is in the pudding."
