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Let’s hope this does come in and stays:

‘Protect the game's values'

RFU officials have also vowed to crack down this season on player behaviour, including appealing to the referee, goading the opposition, and brandishing imaginary cards.

They will also look to discipline unwanted involvement from "non-participants", such as team medics and water carriers.

"Pre-season we have given the clubs the message," Spreadbury said.

"We met yesterday with all the members of the PGMOT [Professional Game Match Official Team].

"We presented to them about the game values and what we want."
From the BBC.

They've left off players taking a dive, but it'll likely have little positive affect anyway

Fine words but will action follow? We can but hope.

Very happy to see pens awarded for appealing and unsportsmanlike behaviour. Refs should use the 10 yard rule far more to curb some of the protestations.

fivepointer wrote:Very happy to see pens awarded for appealing and unsportsmanlike behaviour. Refs should use the 10 yard rule far more to curb some of the protestations.