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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
3.10 TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT
(a) When a player leaves the field to have bleeding controlled and/or have an open wound covered, that player may be temporarily replaced. If the player who has been temporarily replaced does not return to the field of play within 15 minutes (actual time) of leaving the playing area, the replacement becomes permanent and the replaced player must not return to the field of play.
(b) If the temporary replacement is injured, that player may also be replaced.
(c) If the temporary replacement is sent off for foul play, the replaced player may not return to the field of play.
(d) If the temporary replacement is cautioned and temporarily suspended, the replaced player may not return to the field of play until after the period of suspension.