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The Panel: World Rugby to trial new tackling laws ahead of 2023 World Cup

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Sat, 10 Aug 2019, 3:58PM

The Panel: World Rugby to trial new tackling laws ahead of 2023 World Cup

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 10 Aug 2019, 3:58PM

World Rugby has taken another step in trying to make the game safer for players, with new tackling laws among those set to be trialled around the world in the coming years.

In the proposed new laws, tackling would be limited to waist-height or lower, and referees will be able to warn players over the technique.

It was a proposal driven by to growing concern around player welfare, with tackling being the main cause of rugby-related injuries.

Broadcaster Mary Lambie joins The Panel on The Weekend Collective to discuss this, along with the other big issues making news headlines this week.

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