A shot clock to prevent time-wasting and a “Bunker” review system for upgrading yellow cards to red are among innovations that will be in place for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up matches this summer.
Referees will also wear body cameras – a move being trialled in the Premier League Summer Series – but they will not be used for in-game decisions. Instead they are intended primarily to enhance the television-viewing experience, although the footage may be employed for post-match disciplinary hearings.
