You have to go all hog and try it at SL as the chamiponship is a part time game and the players in that comp are there for a reason just like other sports 2nd tier, thier bodies are differant to SL players so you wouldnt get much in trying it in the 2nd tier.

From the RFL "If a player is injured or JUST NOT PLAYING WELL ENOUGH, they can be replaced by a substitute, called an interchange." www.therfl.co.uk/a_guide_to_the_ ... _positions

From the RFL "If a player is injured or JUST NOT PLAYING WELL ENOUGH, they can be replaced by a substitute, called an interchange." www.therfl.co.uk/a_guide_to_the_ ... _positions

If you really want to improve RL, have no more than 4 subs who you can use only once each.


Oh yeah, and whilst we're at it, let's return to the 5m rule, contested scrums, the right to steal the ball in every tackle, encourage a bit of biff, and let's return the game to how it was in the olden days when it was a skilful, exciting, game.


Can you tell that I've been watching some old tapes and dvd's and have been reminded of how much better the game used to be

8 interchanges from 4 players is plenty. It's meant to be tough (it's not tiddlywinks). Whats next, different teams for attack and defence with breaks after 20 mins?

Agreed. The ability to play extended minutes effectively should be an advantage, but a high number of interchanges negates this somewhat.
We seem to agree that our concentration on speed around the ruck lowered our all round playing skills, less interchanges would push us toward playing with more brains rather than all brawn.

As for injuries, I'd say the fewer number of fresh forwards trotting onto the field would help reduce the number of injuries thorugh high impact.