URC rule out bunker system for this season but may introduce next year

URC chief Martin Anayi says it may be introduced next season.

NO IMMEDIATE CHANGE: URC CEO Martin Anayi. Pic:  ©INPHO/James Crombie

The bunker system which has been in use at the World Cup in France will not be used in the United Rugby Championship which kicks off this weekend, but tournament chief executive Martin Anayi says it may be introduced next season.

The bunker system being used in France, aimed at speeding up decisions on yellow/red cards by allowing television match officials eight minutes to make a decision while play continues, is to be reviewed by World Rugby after the tournament.