"Total disaster" - Nigel Owens says ONE rugby law needs scrapping immediately

“Some of the recent changes that we’ve seen have, in fairness, enhanced the game. Or, at least, they haven’t made it worse.”

“The speeding up of the game – in regard to things like scrum set-ups and shot clocks – has certainly been a positive change.”

“The 50:22 law probably hasn't opened the game up as much as people would have liked it to, but we’re certainly seeing far less aimless kicking because of it, and some of the kick attempts are hugely skilful and exciting to see.”

“While I’m supportive of law changes that enhance the game of rugby, I’m wary of changes being made just for the sake of increasing ball-in-play time.

“Rugby is a physical sport and when it’s played at its best you certainly question why we need to tinker with it so much.”

“Just look at the goal line drop-out. To me, that is a total disaster and I would get rid of it tomorrow if I was in charge.”

“It hasn’t brought anything positive to the game, you’re not seeing any less driving mauls or pick-and-gos.”

“It has only brought negativity in the sense that the defence can throw bodies underneath a player and if they don’t ground the ball, the defending team gets the drop out. It is a total punishment for the attacking team.”

“It certainly hasn’t changed players’ behaviour. It’s not a deterrent and I think a red card offence should always be met with a straight, permanent red card.”

“If it's an accident or just unlucky, then it shouldn't be a red card in the first place.”

“Despite all the changes that are being made, the thing that is still cropping up time and time again is head contact.