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Owen Doyle: As game faces an existential threat, World Rugby must not duck the replacements question

Use of 7-1 split is clearly against the spirit of the game

If teams such as South Africa are allowed to continue introducing seven forwards off their bench, rugby will be dominated by brutal physical power. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
If teams such as South Africa are allowed to continue introducing seven forwards off their bench, rugby will be dominated by brutal physical power. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
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Owen Doyle
Mon Apr 14 2025 - 19:39

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