‘Orange cards’ being considered for World Cup to allow decisions to be reviewed

It is currently being trialled in Super Rugby Pacific and it could be fast-tracked into the global showpiece hosted by France this autumn.

ORANGE IS THE NEW CARD: Freddie Steward was shown a controversial red card in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

World Rugby is considering adopting ‘orange cards’ for the World Cup, according to the governing body’s head of match officials.

A form of the yellow card review system is currently being trialled in Super Rugby Pacific and it could be fast-tracked into the global showpiece hosted by France this autumn.