Rugby's governing body, the International Rugby Board said it will not consider any law changes ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Critics argue the recently introduced law variations have made teams fearful of taking the ball into contact, with teams kicking for territory instead.

IRB Boss Bernard Lapasset has admitted "concerns about the attractiveness of the game".

The IRB will begin a review of global playing trends in early 2010, including interpretation of the tackle/ruck laws.