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Byrne: World Cup Changes Could Shift Player Positions
12/9/2025
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- Ross Byrne (Gloucester's fly-half) says international coaches may convert second-rows into wings for the 2027 World Cup.
- He links this to World Rugby's crackdown on escort defenders and high-kick obstructions.
- World Rugby rules have altered gameplay, boosting kicking strategies and risking reduced player diversity.
- Gloucester ended a five-match losing streak and faces Munster after a long international break.
