Rule 9 h (i) states: ‘clubs should undertake ground inspections no earlier than 3 hours before the scheduled kick-off time except in cases where an earlier inspection is required to prevent an Away Club undertaking a long journey or in cases where the match official is traveling from a long distance.’
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In the case of the Newport game against Llandovery, the Regulatory Committee found this time frame had not been observed.
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Clubs have the right to appeal to the General Manager of the Union within 14 days of receipt of the Regulatory Committee’s decision.
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The appeal must be accompanied by a fee of £100 which may or may not be returned.
