IRB Further Empowers Referees at Scrums<\/p>\n
In a minor revision to the current protocol surrounding the ongoing scrum engagement global trial, the International Rugby Board has confirmed that referees will use non-verbal communication to indicate to the scrum-half when the ball can be thrown into the scrum. <\/p>\n
Up to now as part of the scrum trial, the referee has told the scrum-half that the scrum is ready for the put-in by the use of the phrase \u201cyes nine\u201d. But following an initial review, including consultation with national coaches and referee managers, it has been decided that referees will adopt a non-verbal communication to scrum-halves for the introduction of the ball. This is in accordance with the relevant law (20.5 Throwing the Ball Into the Scrum). <\/p>\n
The change is effective immediately and will include this week\u2019s Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup matches in the northern hemisphere (January 9-12). It will also include the next rounds of other elite competitions, including the Top 14 in France (January 24), Aviva Premiership in England (February 7-9) and the Rabo Direct Pro 12 in other parts of Europe (February 7-9). <\/p>\n
As with the original protocol, it is up to individual Unions to decide whether this change will be adopted at levels below elite Rugby. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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