County Championship: What are the rules on substitutes?0

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• September 7, 2026

This year, teams playing in the County Championship have benefited from a more relaxed set of rules surrounding substitutes and when they can be used. Prior to a trial which started at the beginning of the 2026 season, substitutes were only permitted in the event of a player being concussed or receiving an international call-up.