World Rugby’s mandate spreads across the planet, yes, yet you can’t help but compare this glacial progress with the NRL. From this week, the only changes that will apply in world rugby are: refs will call “use it” faster at rucks and mauls; hookers are expected to use a “brake foot” to stabilise the scrum; and strict enforcement to keep “water carriers” from continually entering the field of play. The changes being mooted occur in five