Please see the following update from the RFU Match Official Team with regards to scenarios relating to when uncontested scrums may occur.
Questions raised recently in the National Leagues and community game, have highlighted widespread confusion over teams being unable to replace a front row player, leading to uncontested scrums.
We have therefore revised the front row logic tree to offer further explanation, which Is shown below.
The infographic is a reference guide prepared in consultation with practitioners and specialist professional staff, for sharing with your members and through your networks. Please ensure that you always check the competition regulations in place at the time of any match.
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