Ruck Infringement
Where a ruck infringement occurs in the defending teams 40m zone a penalty will occur rather than a “Six Again” call.
Team Announcements
Due to the evolving nature of the 18th mans role, teams will be required to announce a 22 man squad (previously 21) on the Tuesday team announcement.
Interchange Rules
Free interchange only now occur as s result of the offending player being “sin binned” rather than being placed on report previously
Time off for injuries
The referee will be the only person with the ability to call time off for injuries, with the exception of head injuries.