Bonus episode: Should rugby reduce the number of substitutes to lower injury risk
Will cutting the substitute number make the injury situation better, or worse? Ross explores in a short bonus episode
The Real Science of Sport Podcast · Mike Finch
October 14, 202113m 46sbonus
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Show Notes
In the ongoing debate and discussion about the risk of injury in rugby, many people have suggested that cutting the number of substitutes is the easiest and most obvious "fix". The truth, however, is a little more complex than this, because there are grounds to suggest that doing this will backfire and make the situation worse, not better. That's why decision-makers in the sport have to prioritize evidence when making decisions. In this bonus episode, Ross shares the two models in play for the substitute-case, and explains how research is needed to identify which model holds sway, and what this means for player welfare decisions in the sport.
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