propstar says...

bring back the straight feed....that will sort out half the problems...at the "top level" of the game, most hookers are acting like props rather than being ready to hook....enforce the straight feed and watch the hookers change their body position....

Posted 10:44 20th March 2010

Rich753 says...

Hi Andy,

Scottish Rugby has had rolling subs for a few years now for all games up to and including Prem 1 (tier below Magners League). Each team can have up to 5 subs (4 only in cup) with max of 12 interchanges.

Seems to work pretty well - if a player takes a knock (s)he can be subbed off for assessment before rejoining, and it means more players are getting at least some rugby.

ShaunE's concerns should be reduced if you limit the number of subs, not many teams will think it worth employing a monster prop as 25% of their bench. It also means more players are multi-function - hookers able to play flanker or flankers as centres.

In the cup the most common formation of the bench might be 2 front row, 1 flanker/lock and a backs sub.

If the County Championship adopt this method it will work well, if they keep 7 subs it will be awful.

Posted 18:47 18th March 2010