Loophole in rule G39 and G43 for defense??? (Repost due to edits)

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Relevant Q&A below. Sounds like there'll be clarification in the next team update.

Originally Posted by Q511

Q. Per G43, ROBOTS are not allowed to interfere with opponents attempting to traverse the OUTER WORKS. What constitutes as "interfering with an attempt?" Does the my opponent's ROBOT have to already be in the act of traversing the OUTER WORKS per the definition of G43, or is peventing them from reaching the OUTER WORKS considered "interfering with an attempt"?

A. Good question. The rule was written with the intent being that a ROBOT attempting to traverse was in the process of traversing, but that language isn't consistent with our actual intent. Team Update 02 will update G43 to clarify that ROBOTS on the same half of the FIELD as their ALLIANCE TOWER may not interfere with opponent ROBOTS traversing OUTER WORKS (regardless of direction). Our apologies for the confusion.