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    Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley expects this season's new 50-22 rules to open up defences

    Super Rugby boss Jack Mesley expects this season's new 50-22 rules to open up defences


    Teams can now pass back into their half to kick the ball out inside the opposition 22 and retain possession.



    Mesley says that could open up space out wide and promote running rugby.

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