Springboks: World Rugby reaffirms 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench stays legal before the November Tests (Italy 7 Nov, France 13 Nov, Ireland 21 Nov)
World Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks' 7-1 replacements bench remains within the laws, citing medical research that found no extra injury risk. It first set out the position in April 2025. Nigel Owens is among those calling for fewer replacements. Sport press only (Planet Rugby, Ruck, Briefly News, SA Rugby). Political bias split not applicable. Sources: Briefly News, Ruck, Planet Rugby. More coverage
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Springboks: World Rugby reaffirms 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench stays legal before the November Tests (Italy 7 Nov, France 13 Nov, Ireland 21 Nov) - Planet Rugby
Springboks: World Rugby reaffirms 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench stays legal before the November Tests (Italy 7 Nov, France 13 Nov, Ireland 21 Nov) - Ruck
Springboks: World Rugby reaffirms 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench stays legal before the November Tests (Italy 7 Nov, France 13 Nov, Ireland 21 Nov)
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