A former international coach has again suggested the Springboks' 'exploitation' of a substitution 'loophole' is a safety issue.
For the opening Test against Ireland this past weekend, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for a 6-2 forwards-to-backs split on the ‘bomb squad’ bench.
Yet, almost somewhat unexpectedly, former Scotland rugby coach Matt Williams – who has been outspoken against the use of six replacement forwards – again hit out at World Rugby for continuing to allow the use of a bench with this configuration. World rugby are already exploring a possible law change that could significantly ‘depower’ the impact of the Springboks’ famed ‘bomb squad’.first came into the rugby conversation when the Springboks effectively utilised a 6-2 forwards-to-backs split on the bench during the 2019 World Cup.
Former referee Nigel Owens is one of the outspoken members of the rugby community who wants to see the number of substitutions limited, believing it would reduce the amount of physical collisions and open up the game.World Rugby has set out a five-phase approach to explore, adopt and trial the key outcomes, with a statement suggesting decisions are “being made through the lens of player and fan experience as rugby seeks to grow relevance and accessibility among a broader, younger audience.
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