Australia up ante with list of subs

THERE was some speculation last night in Perth that Australia may have flouted IRB regulations with regard to their selection of replacements for Saturday’s Test.

Under a law passed by the game’s governing body, which was due to come into effect on June 1, all teams must name three front row players (two props and one hooker) in their match list of seven replacements.

This was seen as a measure that would increase the safety of players in the scrum and maintain competitive-