Harlequins winger Ugo Monye has urged rugby’s law makers to make changes that could help bring the return of free-flowing rugby.

The 26-year-old cut a frustrated figure at full-back for England in the first two encounters of this year’s autumn series, before looking more like himself on the wing in last week’s 19-6 defeat to New Zealand.

The domestic game has been dominated by the boot this season leading to a distinct lack of try-scoring opportunities in the Premiership in particular.

Quins bucked the trend with tries from Nick Easter, George Lowe (2) and fly-half Nick Evans securing a thrilling 35-29 triumph over Gloucester on Saturday.

But England’s autumn internationals produced just four tries - with one coming from the home nation against Argentina - in 240 minutes of rugby characterised by kicking.

The International Rugby Board council meets this week with a review of the laws in the interests of player welfare and entertainment, on the agenda.

And Monye believes it would be refreshing to see some changes designed to benefit the attacking side.

“They’ve got to look at the ruck. There has got to be a way of freeing the game up a bit more and the ruck is an obvious point,” he said.

“It is frustrating and it does heavily favour defensive sides.

“South Africa are the best team in the world, but don’t play a lot of rugby. I think a lot of teams emulate that because it is a winning formula.

“It would be nice for both spectators and players to see a bit more ball in hand.

“We all try to express ourselves, but when you play international rugby it is sometimes difficult.

“You’re up against good defences and you’re playing against world class players. It is not as simple as just throwing the ball around.”