REGULATION 17 MODIFIED PROCEDURES FOR FOUL PLAY IN SEVENS 17.29 Introduction 17.29.1 In recognition of the unique structure of Sevens Tournaments and Series of Matches and the timelines within which the Sevens Game operates, the following provisions shall apply to the Sevens Game for Foul Play. 17.29.2 For the avoidance of doubt, references in Regulations 17.3, 17.4 and 17.5 to International Tournaments, International Tours and Series of International Matches includes Sevens International Matches. All other references to Matches shall include Sevens. 17.30 Application of the Regulations 17.30.1 In respect of all Sevens Matches the procedures and standards in respect of the fifteen-a-side game as provided in Regulation 17 shall apply equally to Sevens save as provided in Regulation 17.31 to 17.32 below. In particular the following provisions shall apply: (a) Initial Procedures - Ordering Off; as per Regulation 17.14 save as amended by Regulation 17.31; (b) Initial Procedures – Citing and Citing Commissioner Warning; as per Regulation 17.15 and 17.16 save as amended by Regulation 17.32; (c) Judicial Officer - Powers and Procedures; as per Regulations 17.18 and Regulation 18, Appendix 1 save as amended by Regulation 17.33; (d) Sanctions; as per Regulation 17.19 save as amended in Regulation 17.34; (e) Appeals; per Regulation 17.22 save as amended in Regulation 17.36; and (f) Suspensions; as per Regulation 17.24 and Temporary Suspensions and Citing Commissioner Warnings as per Regulation 17.25 save as amended in Regulation 17.35. 17.31 Initial Procedures - Ordering Off 17.31.1 If a Player is Ordered Off the playing enclosure in a Sevens Match, his case shall, whenever practicable, be adjudicated on within 2 hours of the conclusion of that Match, or prior to him playing another Match in the Tournament (whichever is earlier). 17.31.2 Form 4 (Appendix 2 of this Regulation) may be used by the referee for the purposes of a report under Regulation 17.14.1. 17.31.3 Form 5 (Appendix 2 of this Regulation) may be used by the assistant referee for the purposes of a report under Regulation 17.14.2. Last update: 14 January, 2015 265
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