SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian Rugby Union have followed trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand by introducing a blue card to be used by referees to prevent players from staying on the pitch after being concussed.
The programme will initially be trialled in Australia at club level in two regions, while New Zealand's trial will take in all senior games in the 14 largest provincial unions.
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