Re: Historical Question.
If indeed it was a pushing match. I have problems with that interpretation, especially as it was originally suggested by English historians whose closest frame of reference for a melee was a rugby match. However, rugby players do not have short nasty swords with which to stab the pushing opponent.
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Re: Historical Question.
Now THAT would make Rugby interesting! :DOriginally Posted by Macilrille
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