Yes, first thought is to think you would put backs and halves to cover for injury and concussion but coaches don't plan for this. Their first thought is to win the game.
I'm thinking the trend would be to put in impact players.
There will be less call for Terrel type endurance players and more call for the Royce hunt type impact forward.
I think this rule will affect the game more than they think.
Despite the 19 player squad, the number of interchanges (and 4 bench players to be used) remain the same. Therefore could not have too many low minute impact forwards
Despite the 19 player squad, the number of interchanges (and 4 bench players to be used) remain the same. Therefore could not have too many low minute impact forwards
Sorry , I knew the number of interchanges.was the same but didn't realise only 4 players can be chosen.
That's not so bad.
Will be interesting to see what they do.
One good thing about the first round bye is that Benji gets to see that too.
