Definitions

Maximum number of players on the playing area

Team with more than the permitted number of players

When there are fewer than fifteen players

Players nominated as substitutes

Suitably trained and experienced players in the front row

Sent off for foul play

Permanent replacement

The decision for permanent replacement

The referee’s power to stop an injured player from continuing

Temporary replacement

Player wishing to rejoin the match

Substituted players rejoining the match

Front row forward sent off or temporarily suspended or injured

Union Specific Variations