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a in the field of play where a scrum may take place. Sent off A player is shown a red card and is permanentl ... n the two halves of the game. Hand-off A permitted action, taken by a ball-carrier to fend off an opponen ... d by the match organiser to support the ball when taking a place-kick. Kick-off The metho ... g to play is illegally impeded and prevented from doing so. Off feet Players are off their feet when an

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9 Foul play

e, the player must be sent off. Play restarts with a penalty. 9.30 When a player is being sent of ... h. A player sent off may not be replaced. Elite Rugby only: For intentional and highly dangerous actions, the player cannot be replaced. For other actions, the player sent off may be replaced after 20 minute ... Principle A player who commits foul play must either be cautioned or shown a yellow card or be sen