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TOURS AGREEMENT being given to the Host Union, provide an additional player or players to join the Tour Party. The cost of the fares for the outward and homeward transportation of each such player shall be paid by the Visiting Union, but all other expenses as provided for in Clause 7.1.2 hereof shall be paid by the Host Union subject to the maximum Tour Party size of 46. 5.3 Any replacement player or additional player approved under sub-clause 5.2 shall be deemed to be a member of the Tour party for all purposes of this Agreement with effect from the commencement of his own outward journey. 5.4 When for any reason a player is replaced he shall cease to be a member of the Tour Party and will not be permitted to rejoin it. 5.5 If a dispute arises between the Host Union and Visiting Union over the replacement of players to the Team during the Tour, and the Host Union and Visiting Union are unable, within a reasonable time, to resolve the dispute, then either Union may refer the matter to the CEO, or his designee, for adjudication in accordance with Clause 25 of this Agreement. 6. Tour Organisation 6.1 The Host Union shall make all appropriate arrangements for the Tour, other than the Outward Journey, deviations and the Homeward Journey, and shall control any items of expenditure for which the Host Union is liable as provided for and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Liaison Officer 6.2 Following prior consultation with the Visiting Union, the Host Union shall appoint a representative or representatives ("the Liaison Officer(s)") to accompany the Tour Party throughout the Visit for the purpose of carrying out the arrangements made by the Host Union and of looking after the general interests and welfare of the Tour Party. Such appointment shall where possible be made at least 12 weeks prior to the commencement of the International Tour but in any event such appointment will be made and communicated to the Visiting Union no later than eight weeks prior to the commencement of the International Tour. The Liaison Officer must be independent from the executive of the Host Union. The Host Union and the Visiting Union shall consult and attempt to agree the identity and status of the Liaison Officer prior to the Host Union appointing such Liaison Officer. Doctor/Physiotherapist 6.3 The Tour Party must include a Doctor and Physiotherapist. The Host Union will not be responsible for the cost of physiotherapy or massage treatment. Last update: 14 January, 2015 493


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