Players and fans will get an extra five minutes' break after the decision to extend the half-time interval in Premiership matches to 15 minutes. The move is designed to help clubs capitalise on growing crowds in the competition, by giving them longer to serve half-time refreshments.
Players could also benefit from the chance to rest and refuel for longer.
Meanwhile, Sale Sharks have moved their regular kick-off time to 1945 to accommodate the longer break.
Last season's kick-off time of 2000 forced some fans to leave matches before the end in order to catch the last train from Stockport.
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