- World Rugby announced plans to lower the tackle height in the community rugby game, which would make tackles above breastbone illegal.
- The body of the ball carrier can be divided into three zones which have a different risk of head injury to the player making the tackle.
- Evidence shows that tackles above the shoulder pose the most risk. Here’s why a lower tackle height could make the game safer.
- Read the full script here
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Zano Kunene is a health journalist at Bhekisisa.
