At least five players of colour must be included in every Varsity Cup starting XV this season.

Like last year, players of colour need to make up 35% of a team’s match 23. However, in 2019, at least five of those players must start.

Only players of colour who are South African citizens can be used to meet the quota requirement.

This will also apply to the Varsity Shield, (U20) Young Guns and Koshuis competitions.

Meanwhile, the Varsity Cup organisers have dropped the nine-point try, which was awarded when a try originated from inside a team’s own 22. They have, however, retained the seven-point try, which is awarded when a try originates from inside a team’s own half.

The seven-point try rule will apply only to the Varsity Cup.

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