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Owen Doyle, former head of referees at the Irish Rugby Football Union, warns Super Rugby Pacific that current law trials could harm the All Blacks and Wallabies. Following World Rugby’s Shape of the Game conference, no changes were made to the lawbook ahead of the 2024 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Doyle stresses that Super Rugby Pacific's different game approach could disadvantage players in international tests and complicate refereeing. He calls on SRP leaders to evaluate their strategy, noting that innovations like limiting scrums and adjusting ruck rules clash with World Rugby's charter. Doyle emphasizes the need for cohesion in laws and directives across competitions to benefit players and referees. He cautions against appealing to rugby league fans through these changes, as they may not serve the growth of rugby's international game.
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