Fiji’s Semi Radradra Receives 20-Minute Red Card: New Rugby Foul System Tested Against Wales
Fiji rugby star Semi Radradra was issued a 20-minute red card during the Autumn Nations Series clash against Wales. The decision came under World Rugby’s trial of the new “Orange Card” system, which allows teams to temporarily lose a player for 20 minutes before a replacement can join. Radradra’s card followed a high tackle deemed reckless but not severe enough for a full dismissal. The new system is being tested to balance game in
Semi Radradra, the Fiji rugby star, was given a 20-minute red card during the Autumn Nations Series match against Wales. The card resulted from a high tackle that was assessed as reckless under World Rugby’s trial “Orange Card” system. This initiative aims to strike a balance between maintaining fair competition and upholding player safety. Under the rule, teams face a temporary player loss for 20 minutes before a substitute is allowed, providing a more measured response to certain offenses.
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