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Below is the appropriate game regulation from the RFU website which details the responsibilities of the clubs. This does not only apply just at First XV level, but to all levels.

 

RFU website Link: www.rfu.com/TheGame/~/media/Files/2011/The_Game/Regulations/RFU_Regulation_13.ashx  

 

“13.6.3 Kit

 

Clash of Colours

 

(a) In the event of Clubs having clashing or similar colours:

 

(i) at Levels 3 to 5, the away team shall be responsible for changing its colours subject to the satisfaction of the appointed Referee.

 

(ii) at Levels 6 and below, the home team shall be responsible for changing its colours subject to the satisfaction of the appointed Referee.

 

(iii) in the Cup Competitions, the County Championship Competitions and the U20 Competition, the home team shall be responsible for changing its colours subject to the satisfaction of the appointed Referee.

 

(b) In respect of a Cup Competition match played at a neutral venue, the home team will be decided by the toss of a coin at least two days before the match by the Committee in the presence of two independent witnesses.

 

Numbering

 

(c) The jerseys of Clubs should all be numbered in accordance with any IRB requirements in order to ensure the correct identification of all players and replacements during a match.”