ELV announcements a hoax?

Planet Rugby are reporting that the ELV announcements from the IRB are in fact an elaborate hoax gone wrong. They also have an updated version of the ELVs to be trialed in July

Sanctions – All offences, ranging from serious foul play to being caught swearing to oneself on the stadium big screen and television replay, shall be punished with a free-kick.

Tackle and ruck – Players on their feet may play the ball with their hands.

Tackle and ruck – Players on their hands may play the ball with their feet.

Hmm, could today be April 1?

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