Ireland and France oppose new law over player safetyPremiership coaches want change to keep players on field
The 20-minute red card will be employed during next month’s autumn internationals – the first time they will be used in the northern hemisphere – despite opposition to its permanent introduction from Ireland and France.
Six Nations Rugby – which oversees the 21 fixtures during the Autumn Nations Series – has announced that the law will be trialled throughout November, including England’s four matches against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan.
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