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On 13 March, World Rugby announced that it backs a lower tackle height in nonprofessional rugby.
This means players can only tackle an opponent below their breastbone, called a “belly tackle”.
World Rugby says unions can choose to be part of a worldwide pilot study to test the new law from May.
The move is meant to reduce the number of head injuries and concussions.
What does this mean for South Africa?
The South African Rugby Union says it will discuss joining the study.
If South Africa enrols for the research, the legal tackle height wi
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