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NEW SUPER RUGBY JUDICIARY PROCESS UNVEILED
SANZAAR has today confirmed a new and updated judicial process that will be implemented for Super Rugby 2017. Rugby’s governing body, World Rugby, has endorsed the process and SANZAAR believes it represents an enhancement to an important part of the tournament that will provide improved consistency and efficient decision-making. The changes to the SANZAAR Judicial Rules for 2017 include: Permitting an incident to be referred back to the Citing Commissioner for review if new evidence becomes available outside the existing allowable time frame for determination. The introduction of a three-person Foul Play Review Committee The exclusion of the regular season bye rounds in any sanction The ability of Judicial Committees to issue a warning for foul play offences that in their opinion do not quite meet the “Red Card” threshold.Central to the amendments in 2017 is the formation of the Foul Play Review Committee. The committee will be comprised of a consistent panel of three members who in the first instance will review all incidents of red cards, Citing Commissioner referrals and misconduct, and make a determination based on the information before them. The committee will meet at a fixed time to be determined at the conclusion of each round and the infringing player will have the ability to accept the decision of the committee or have the right to be heard at a formal judicial hearing within the following 24 hours. SANZAAR has appointed senior Judicial Officer Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand) to chair the committee and he will be assisted by former Super Rugby and international players, John Langford (Australia) and Stefan Terblanche (South Africa). In the determination of an incident and the handing down of any sanctions, the committee will now have the ability to exclude any regular season Super Rugby byes as part of a meaningful sanction. This is a significant change and will ensure all sanctions issued during Super Rugby are treated consistently across all teams.Commenting on the new judicial process SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos said, “The new process is the result of the identification of certain challenges within the application of an effective and consistent judicial process. It has followed a comprehensive review of Super Rugby 2016 and a consultation process with the Four National Unions (ARU, NZR, SARU and UAR). The changes also follow World Rugby’s acceptance, following a Judicial Review Conference last year, that competition organisers be allowed to tailor judicial processes to suit the challenges associated within their competitions.” “SANZAAR believes Super Rugby has unique challenges across six territories and 15 time zones and the enhanced Super Rugby judicial process will deliver a more streamlined and effective system for teams and a more consistent outcome for players and fans to identify with.” For a summary flow chart of the SANZAAR Judiciary Process CLICK HERE The Tournament will also be played under World Rugby’s 2017 Law Trials and the head contact law revisions. -
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Facundo Isa has signed with Toulon for at least two seasons from 2017-18. He has already been part of the French club during the 2013-14 season at the age of 20, when he played only one game for them.
Big loss for the Jaguares (and, possibly, the Pumas?), who IMO will be losing one of their best players.
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@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Facundo Isa has signed with Toulon for at least two seasons from 2017-18. He has already been part of the French club during the 2013-14 season at the age of 20, when he played only one game for them.
Big loss for the Jaguares (and, possibly, the Pumas?), who IMO will be losing one of their best players.
Do you know what his availability is for this year's Super Rugby?
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@Milk said in Super Rugby News:
@Stargazer said in Super Rugby News:
Facundo Isa has signed with Toulon for at least two seasons from 2017-18. He has already been part of the French club during the 2013-14 season at the age of 20, when he played only one game for them.
Big loss for the Jaguares (and, possibly, the Pumas?), who IMO will be losing one of their best players.
Do you know what his availability is for this year's Super Rugby?
I only know what's written in this article; haven't see anything official from the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR), the Pumas or Jaguares yet:
The move means that Isa will not be considered for Los Jaguares in Super Rugby, with the UAR staying consistent with their policy of not selecting European-based players. Third-choice hooker Facundo Bosch was also removed from the Jaguares squad after signing for Agen.More importantly for Argentina fans, barring a drastic change in policy Isa will now be unavailable for Pumas selection for the duration of his contract. It has been reported that Isa held talks with the UAR in an effort to change their stance, but that looks unlikely to change in the immediate future. Should the policy remain unchanged, there remains a glimmer of hope that Isa could return in time for the 2019 World Cup, with his contract ending in June of that year.Toulon confirm Facundo Isa signing - Americas Rugby News
European giants RC Toulon have completed a major coup with the signing of Argentina star Facundo Isa. The 23-year-old no8 had an enormous year for the Pumas in 2016, emerging as a one of the world’s premier loose forwards and leading all players in carries and metres gained during the 2016 Rugby...
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Thanks @Stargazer
For some reason I thought I had heard he wasn't available at the very start of this season, but cant find anything to back that up.
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@Milk said in Super Rugby News:
Thanks @Stargazer
For some reason I thought I had heard he wasn't available at the very start of this season, but cant find anything to back that up.
He was blocked from training with he Jaguares when the news about a possible signing with Toulon emerged. It's in this article which confuses Toulon and Toulouse:
The UAR has blocked Facundo Isa from Jaguares training. The star no8 was stopped from playing for Argentina’s Super Rugby franchise in yesterday’s warm-up match against Uruguay. Juan Manuel Leguizamón and Leonardo Senatore played a half each against Los Teros. A third no8, Benjamín Macome also...
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Unfortunately super rugby is no longer where it's at. At least outside the nz teams.
Isa, Imhof, Ayerza, Figallo.
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Would someone who has watched NPC name some of the uncapped super rugby players to really look out for. I have jordie Barrett on my radar which is fairly obvious but there must be some others...?
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@Billy-Tell Also I would add George bridge to that who is in crusaders squad,looks very talented and also jack goodhue
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@Billy-Tell For the Crusaders:
Ere Enari. He wasn't actually named in the original squad but he's been training with them as injury cover and I'm expecting to see him at least on the bench for the initial games. I really like the look of him.
Jack Goodhue. I'm thinking he's good chance to start at centre. He was in or around last year's squad, but if he played any time at all it wasn't much due to injury. I'm warming to him.
Andrew Makalio, the Ta$man hooker - don't think he'll get much time behind Taylor and Funnell - but, if he's got fitter he's got plenty of go forward.
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Agree that George Bridge (Crusaders) is one to watch. And, of course, Jonah Lowe (Hurricanes), if he gets any game time this season. Was added late to the squad, but a promising young lad, who was very good when he played for the NZ U20s in 2016. The same comment can be made about Stephen Perofeta (Blues).
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@Tim said in Super Rugby News:
George Smith still rates among world rugby’s best
I don't see much wrong in that statement. Not skill wise anyway. We are yet to see if his ageing engine can handle Super Rugby pace still, but given that his efficient running lines are arguably even better than McCaw, I don't see it being too much of a strain.
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