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REGULATION 15 15.12 The Tours Agreement is intended to be specific enough to achieve complete harmonisation of issues where uniformity is required yet general enough in other areas to permit flexibility on how other relevant touring issues may be implemented. 15.13. Unions that are scheduled to host an International Tour or participate as a Visiting Union in an International Tour shall, as soon as reasonably practicable following approval of the International Tour by Council, discuss and agree the arrangements that will be in place for the Tour and which shall be included in the Tours Agreement. Both the Visiting Union and Host Union shall consult on the applicable arrangements with a view to reaching consensus and agreement on all issues. The Tours Agreement must be finalised and signed as soon as reasonably practicable. In any event: (a) Match Venues for the Tour must be confirmed to World Rugby and notified to the Visiting Union preferably nine months, but no later than six months, prior to the commencement of the Tour and may not be changed without the prior approval of the Visiting Union, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld; and (b) the Tour Agreement must be concluded and signed by both Unions via authorised signatories at least six weeks prior to the commencement of the International Tour. 15.14 If the Tours Agreement is not finalised within eight weeks of the commencement of the Tour then the Host Union must notify the CEO. The CEO shall be entitled to resolve any outstanding issue(s) subject always to those provisions of the Tours Agreement which shall be binding on the Host Union and Visiting Union in any event. 15.15 On receipt of notification pursuant to Regulation 15.14, the CEO (or his designee) shall be entitled to adopt such procedures as he considers appropriate and to receive what evidence and/or information he requires, however each Union shall be given the opportunity to set out its position. Each Union shall provide such assistance and information and/or documentation as the CEO (or his designee) may require. The CEO’s decision(s) shall be final and binding on notification to the Unions and shall be implemented immediately by the relevant Unions. Solidarity, Best versus Best 15.16 It is a fundamental imperative of the Game that the integrity and high standards of International Rugby Matches and International Tours are maintained. High quality International Rugby is in the best interests of the sport at all levels as it promotes the sport, maintains the integrity and solidarity of the game and its competitive dynamic. It encourages new participants and respects the interests of the public and all Rugby stakeholders. In the best interests of the sport at all levels Unions will adopt selection principles and criteria that support the Best versus Best policy and act in good faith in this regard. Last update: 14 January, 2015 230


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