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I think the tackle isn't the problem causing the injuries in rugby now a days. It's the number of defenders able to tackle a ball carrier. What I mean is the defensive systems and the rules have changes so much that the attacking team is vulnerable to easy defence. The defensive systems require fewer players in the rucks and mauls allowing more defenders out wider to defend against a single ball runner or to double up at the tackle zone as seen in the picture from the article. It also means the defence have time to structure themselves for head on tackles which are far more powerful than side on tackles.
What is the answer? Create more space on the field by reducing the numbers, get rid of the flankers. This would mean more space on the field allowing the attackers to run into gaps and at least get hit side on rather than head on. At the moment there are no gaps any more due to the good defensive structures.
I know it's not a popular thought but one worth thinking!!
Jason Grier
www.readyrugby.com.au
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... alternatively we could return to scrum awards at unsuccessful rucks and mauls (ie ball not cleared) going to the side that is going forwards - then we may return to a position whereby forwards have a vested interested in being involved at the breakdown and shoving, leaving the midfield uncluetterd by 6 forwards as well as a backline.
that's probably even more controversial!
didds
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