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World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says there’s no scientific proof {that a} 7-1 cut up between forwards and backs on the bench results in extra accidents.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus first used the revolutionary tactic for the 2023 World Cup warm-up match in opposition to the All Blacks at Twickenham, together with his facet claiming a document 35-7 victory.
He then pushed the nuclear button twice on the world showpiece, for the pool defeat to Eire and the ultimate in opposition to New Zealand, which the Boks received 12-11.
Some critics accused South Africa of going in opposition to the spirit of the sport by bringing on a contemporary pack of forwards, whereas others stated it may impression participant security.
The tactic drew additional criticism through the current Six Nations when efficiently utilised by France coach Fabien Galthie, with Scotland coach Gregor Townsend saying, “The bench was not set as much as instantly have a brand new ahead pack approaching.”
“We checked out it from a science, drugs perspective. Was there a particular view {that a} bunch of contemporary gamers approaching with 20?half-hour to go goes to create a extra injurious place, and the science stated that’s not the case?” Gilpin stated.
“So there was no motive from that perspective to have a look at how we would do replacements in another way. In the end, there are a whole lot of other ways to win a rugby match.”
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