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Sebastian Tan

'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes

Canberra's Tom Starling says it is up to players to adapt to the new restart rules. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling has backed the NRL's controversial six-again rule changes, saying the onus to adapt is on players, not referees.

The code introduced new restart rules this season in a bid to speed up matches, but they have had a mixed reception, with Cowboys captain Tom Dearden calling them frustrating, and his coach Todd Payten saying they have brought fatigue into the game.

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