The NRL will consider introducing the 20‑40 rule after announcing they will trial the concept at this year's World Cup of Nines.
The October 18‑19 event at BankWest Stadium will mark the first time that the rule will be implemented in first grade football, with the NRL's decision makers set to monitor closely.
Similar to the 40‑20, if an attacking team kicks the ball from inside their 20 metre zone and it lands beyond the opposition 40 metre line, they will be given possession.
And NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said if it proves to be a success, he will consider asking the competition committee to consider implementing it into the NRL.
Australia has been drawn in Group A alongside New Zealand, PNG and USA. Group B includes England, France, Lebanon and Wales while Group C features Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Cook Islands.
The top two teams from Group A will advance to the semi‑finals alongside the top sides from B and C.
[Source:TVNZ]
