Rugby's television referees will be given wider powers under a series of rule changes that will be implemented later this year.
The amendments, which were announced by the International Rugby Board on Tuesday will also set a 90-second limit for conversion attempts and restrict the amount of time the ball can be held at the back of a ruck.
The IRB says the changes will be implemented on a trial basis from August in the northern hemisphere and from January in the southern, applying at domestic and international level.
Television match officials will now be able to rule on foul play and on incidents which occur in the lead up to a tr
