We will see fewer full reds -Pearce

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By CHARLIE ELLIOTT

LUKE Pearce believes that with the introduction of the new 20-minute red card law, direct sending-offs will be few and far between.
The first trial of the 20-minute red card in the northern hemisphere is taking place across the autumn internationals, after it had been tested in the southern hemisphere during Super Rugby Pacific and the Rugby Championship.
Speaking on The Rugby Paper podcast, Pearce, who has officiated Test matches for over 10 years, talked about the potential impact of 20-minute red cards.
He said: “I don’t see there being ...

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