RFU to Provide 'Clarity' on New Tackle Laws in Coming Weeks Amid Criticism
"The Rugby Football Union says it will soon provide "clarity for the game" regarding the radical new tackle laws amid fears of a mass player exodus.
The tackle height will be lowered to the waist from next season for all levels apart from the Premiership and Championship.
The RFU says "detailed guidelines" will be sent out to players, coaches and referees.
"We understand this is a significant change," said a union spokesperson.
However, numerous clubs, players, coaches, and officials have expressed their concerns to the BBC, branding the law change unworkable, lamenting a lack of consultation, and fearing a mass player departure from the sport.
Manchester Rugby Club, in the fifth tier of the English rugby pyramid, say they have "real concerns" the move will "kill playing numbers for next year".
Sam Williams, captain of Wasps FC, the amateur arm of former professional club Wasps, said the reaction from his squad members had been "overwhelmingly negative, with most suggesting it will change their commitment to playing or make them retire/change sports altogether".
Hammersmith and Fulham RFC, in London 1, added: "A lot of players are angry that this decision had been taken with little-to-no consultation with amateur players themselves about what they want, and is being foisted on us in a very short time frame.
"It's not clear if this is a version of the game that anyone will want to play, especially as many are already fed up with the way the game is being managed today.""
Full Article @ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/64353316
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