Experimental Law's Variations - August 2008

Just received this via the IRB for broad circulation.

Just received this from the IRB for broad circulation, consume and enjoy.

Attached please find the details of the ELVs, slated to go into effect as a "Global Trial" in August of 2008. This global trial applies to 7s and U19s as well as 15s.

Note: This initial set of ELVs to be trialed starting in August DOES NOT include upcoming changes to what happens in rucks. It does address mauls, lineouts (all sorts of modifications), scrums (specific to off sides), and kicking (specific to the 22) in detail.

The document can be downloaded in it's entirety here: http://www.irb.com/mm/Document/NewsMedia/0/IRBELVGuideENFINAL_5097.pdf

Thoughts?