World Rugby approves optional law trials to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission in the sport.
The law trials are optional given the variation of coronavirus across nations
Implementation of the measures will be at the discretion of individual unions based on the prevalence of the virus in their territory and specific government advice. However, the group decided against compulsory global application of the trials given the variation of coronavirus across nations. The player is removed with the offence checked by the Television Match Official. If deemed a red card offence, the player doesn't return. If not, they return after 15 minutes.Awarding a free-kick rather than a scrum for when a team fails to"use it" at a scrum, ruck, or maul.Restricting the number of players who can join a maul and the time spent in the maul.
Where possible, players will be asked to change their kit at half-time, and have been advised to refrain from team huddles and close-contact celebration, as well as spitting and nose clearance.
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