France have found a way to evolve the South African blueprint, and the ramifications are disastrous
Rugby is entering an "imperialistic" age where nations with large player pools (France, South Africa, England, New Zealand) will dominate due to the exploitation of the 7-1 bench substitution rule. This creates a two-tiered system, disenfranchising smaller nations like Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Australia and Argentina. This dominance relies on power and physicality, potentially at the expense of skill, player safety, and the sport's traditional egalitarianism and fair play.
