Goal-line drop-outs, 50-22s and 20-minute red cards: Rugby Australia's proposed rule changes | SMHsport
: ‘‘We absolutely have to modify the rules and make it a differentiated product for television. I think the broadcasters will possibly re-engage if we do thatAttacking teams will receive a lineout throw if they kick the ball from within their own half indirectly into touch inside their opponent's 22.
However, it is the goal-line drop-out that has players excited, particularly because it encourages more attacking kicks inside the 22. And, while not confirmed, it is believed that if a defending player grounds the ball in goal, they would have to take a drop kick from under their goalposts.Meanwhile, a 20-minute red card is set to be implemented. Players who are shown a red card can be replaced by a teammate - only after 20 minutes of further play - in a bid to punish the player more than the team.Too many rugby results have hinged on early red cards, and RA's expected will reflect that problem.
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