As far as I'm aware if the ref can't definitely see the separation then it's a foul, end of story. Bringing in an ammount only creates a potentially gray area. If the separation can't be seen then blow the whistle. I'm not sure why refs have made this rod for their own backs to be honest.
Another issue is refs blowing when the ball is stuck in a ruck only to throw the ball into another ruck straight away.
Six steps is indeed madness.
Another issue is refs blowing when the ball is stuck in a ruck only to throw the ball into another ruck straight away.
Six steps is indeed madness.