Seven‑point tries will be on offer when the Western Force make their long‑awaited return, against the Fiji Warriors at nib Stadium in Perth on Friday night.
A series of rule changes have been introduced for Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest's World Series Rugby in a bid to speed up the game and make it more exciting.
One of the rules will result in teams being awarded seven points for a try that begins inside their defensive 22m zone.
To be awarded the "Power Try", there must be no break in continuity of possession, meaning the attacking team can't commit a penalty or turn the ball over.
Another rule change will allow teams to take a lineout as quickly as they want even if the other team isn't ready.
A one‑minute limit will be placed on scrums, while teams are allowed to make 12 substitutions throughout the match, up from the traditional eight.
Forrest is still waiting on World Rugby to tick off the seven‑point try, but Force legend Matt Hodgson is confident it will be rubber‑stamped before Friday's game.
The Western Force will take on Fiji Warriors at 10.30pm Friday.
[Source:stuff.co.nz]
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