Six Nations to use 20-minute red cards

[AlRums]

Six Nations to use 20-minute red cards for first time

This year's Six Nations will use 20-minute red cards for the first time.

www.bbc.co.uk

Seems to me we are always trying to reduce consequences. I don't know if I'm on board with this.

 

[Becca]

Ridiculous idea

 

[ncurd]

I'm always against this I accept the concept of Orange cards but straight up deliberate foul play should always have maximum consequences for your side.

 

[Which Tyler]

That's a "no" form me

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah, not a fan either

 

[AlRums]

Just a snippet I found on planet rugby about red cards (historical)

In the history of the competition, France have received the most red cards in the Six Nations racking up six in total, one more than Scotland and two more than Italy. Meanwhile, England's number grew to three during the 2023 Six Nations, while Ireland have seen two players sent off in the Championship's history.

While Wales have not had a player sent off in the 23 years since Italy joined, six players have been issued a red card whilst playing against them.

 

[Saintjay]

I'm guessing it'll stay because the teams don't want to lose big contests because of being a man down.

From what I know it's was pushed for by NZ after the Sam Cane card at the RWC final.

 

[Rinkadink]

I'm guessing it'll stay because the teams don't want to lose big contests because of being a man down

That's the deterrent part.

Bonus could be that we see good old fashioned punch ups again (we won't, but yanno) - otherwise I'm totally against the idea of 20 minute red cards.