World Rugby is trialling a set of new rules to speed up the game and improve things for fans.
Changes to the set-piece and ruck management will be trialled, with strict new time limits introduced on getting the ball in play. Advantage will only be allowed for three phases and there are changes to the deliberate knock-down ruling that will stop players being yellow-carded. Wonky lineout throws will also only be penalised if the opposition team competes.
The trial will take place in Australia in the Queensland President's XV v Queensland Reds development squad games on October 9th and 15th. Top referees Nic Berry and Damon Murphy have been called in to officiate the trials.
