World Rugby is set to crack down on players shielding teammates during high-ball situations, following a set of objectives shared with referees and coaches ahead of the upcoming November Tests.
, a presentation by World Rugby’s head of match officials Joel Jutge, and director of rugby Phil Davies, outlines a renewed focus on enhancing the speed and safety in the game, while also clarifying the controversial introduction of 20-minute red cards.
Previously, defenders were deemed legal as long as they did not deliberately change running lines to block a chaser.
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