Rugby's New Tackle Height with Prof Ross Tucker

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We knew it was going to happen - the tackle height has been lowered to the sternum for the community game in South Africa.

To help debunk the myths and find out exactly why we have got to this point, Tim and I chat to Dr Ross Tucker - one of the leading World Rugby Head Injury researchers.

We also explain exactly how the new laws will be applied in South Africa and what is now required from ball carriers and tacklers.

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10 Jan 2024 English South Africa Sports · Sports News

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