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    Further Super Rugby law innovations have been given the seal of approval by veteran hooker Codie Taylor

    Further Super Rugby law innovations have been given the seal of approval by veteran hooker Codie Taylor


    This year's competition has been launched in Auckland with players from all 11 teams gathering ahead of the 30th anniversary season - kicking off next Friday.

    Four minutes have been shaved off the average time of matches in recent years, with five new tweaks for this season again aimed at increasing ball in play.

    Taylor says even as a veteran of 146 Crusaders games, he loves the fact they're trying to innovate.



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