Proposal will slow down game, says Jones

AUSTRALIA coach Eddie Jones has blasted an IRB suggestion to limit the number of substitutions for Tests.

Instead of accepting a reduction from seven to four replacements, Jones believes rugby would be better served by allowing 12 interchanges from the reserves’ bench.

The IRB proposal is set for further inspection this year and Jones said he would sit down with Australian Rugby Union officials next week to offer a counter-proposal.