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Definitions
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3.1Maximum number of players on the playing area
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3.2Team with more than the permitted number of players
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3.3When there are fewer than fifteen players
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3.4Players nominated as substitutes
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3.5Suitably trained and experienced players in the front row
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3.6Sent off for foul play
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3.7Permanent replacement
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3.8The decision for permanent replacement
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3.9The referee’s power to stop an injured player from continuing
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3.10Temporary replacement
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3.11Player wishing to rejoin the match
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3.12Substituted players rejoining the match
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3.13Front row forward sent off or temporarily suspended or injured
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3.14Union Specific Variations
3.7 PERMANENT REPLACEMENT
A player may be permanently replaced if injured. If the player is permanently replaced, that player must not return and play in that match. The replacement of the injured player must be made when the ball is dead and with the permission of the referee.