Rugby bosses to consider bringing in 20-minute red card in global trial

England’s Charlie Ewels was sent off after just 82 seconds against Ireland at Twickenham (David Davies/PA)

World Rugby will consider introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial despite concerns that it could diminish the deterrent effect.

The law, which is being trialled in Super Rugby, means the dismissed player can be tactically replaced by a substitute after 20 minutes.