Anticipate several alterations in the coverage of the Rugby World Cup as the second week of action commences this Thursday evening.
COMPETITION:
Podiums ditched:
ITV has decided to eliminate the use of lecterns for their World Cup pundits, responding to criticism about the visual appeal of these props.
Previously, pundits were positioned behind lecterns, a setup that had drawn comparisons to a general election debate according to fans. Following public outcry and feedback from Twitter users, ITV has opted to do away with the lecterns.