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PARIS — French authorities are joining forces with players to oppose plans by World Rugby to introduce a 20-minute red card. The French Rugby Federation, the French league and the players' union Provale say the proposed new law poses a health risk. World Rugby said last week that the possibility of replacing a red-carded player with a teammate after 20 minutes was moving closer to global adoption following "successful trials." In a joint statement, however, the federation, league and the players' union say they are firmly opposed to the adoption of the rule.
