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03rd October 2007 : Variations in The Laws for 7s

With our biggest ever 7s tournament just around the corner, every squad member should feel an obligation to acquaint themeselves fully with the differences in The Laws for Sevens.

The IRB has the Full Laws available to download in PDF form (all 182 pages) on their site - click here.

LAW 3: NUMBER OF PLAYERS
LAW 3(1)

Amend to read:
"A match shall be played by not more than seven players on each team."

LAW 3(2)

Amend to read:
"A player may be replaced only on account of injury."

LAW 3(3)

Amend to read:
"An injured player may be replaced on the advice of a medically trained person or the referee."

LAW 3(4)(a)

Amend to read:
"Not more than three players in each team may be replaced."

LAW 3(5)

Amend to read:
"A player who has been replaced may not resume playing in the match."