Law 3: Number of Players – The Team – Definitions
Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009
A Team. A team consists of fifteen players who start the match plus any authorised replacements and/or substitutes.
Replacement. A player who replaces an injured team-mate.
Substitute. A player who replaces a team-mate for tactical reasons.
Related posts:
- 3.4 Players Nominated as Substitutes
- 3.2 Team With More Than The Permitted Number of Players
- 3.1 Maximum Number of Players On The Playing Area
- 3.5 Suitable Trained and Experienced Players in the Front Row
- Law Variation for Boys U12 & U14
Referee Advice
Say commands once. When you say commands over and over, you’re teaching the players that they don’t have to do it first time you say it. Say it once and hold them to it. Instead of saying it again, play advantage or penalize the player.
— Bruce Carter (NCRRS)
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