Welsh team take ‘leap of faith’ on All Black and World Rugby law change slammed

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By Steffan Thomas · Wales Online

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:18 AM

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Scarlets signing Cullen Grace aims to return in December, while Stuart Lancaster criticized World Rugby's maul directive.
Grace ruptured his patellar tendon playing for Canterbury and has not played since August 30, 2025.
Lancaster warned rugby risks becoming one-dimensional due to an influx of tries from driving mauls.

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Scarlets signing Cullen Grace has revealed he is targeting a December return after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon, while former England coach Stuart Lancaster has criticized a new World Rugby maul directive. Grace stated the Welsh club took a leap of faith by signing him while injured, and he is scheduled to arrive in Llanelli on October 28 to prepare for his debut.

Elsewhere, Lancaster expressed concern that World Rugby's clampdown on defending driving mauls has tilted the game too heavily toward attacking teams. Meanwhile, Cardiff hooker Daf Hughes stated his team is prepared to test themselves against Northampton Saints in European competition.

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