All Blacks captain and Chiefs flanker Sam Cane will be interested to see how the latest rule changes impact on Super Rugby Aotearoa. New Zealand Rugby has introduced two radical new rule changes for Super Rugby Aotearoa in an attempt to speed up the game and reduce refereeing howlers. A goal line drop-out and a captain’s referral will be trialled during the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa season following extensive feedback and collaboration with players, coaches and referees. READ MORE:* Super Rugby Aotearoa: NZ Rugby ref boss warns players to show more 'respect'* Super Rugby: Warren Gatland refuses to blame TMO call for Highlanders heartbreaker* Goal-line drop-outs and 50-22 kicks: Rugby Australia's proposed rule changesBoth the goal line drop-out and captain’s referral are currently used in the NRL. “But we’ve looked at other sports, league being one of them where the goal line drop-out has been used really successfully, so why not bring it in and test it and trial it?

Source: Stuff February 09, 2021 18:39 UTC