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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Derek Foley

Johnny Sexton has major problem with new rugby rules around dangerous tackle

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has voiced concern about the latest RFU initiative to lower tackles below the waistline.

English rugby is set to ban above-the-waist tackles in community rugby matches - essentially below the top two tiers of the professional game - from next season.

The RFU say they want the adult game to "follow the principle of evasion" and avoid "late dipping". Said Sexton: “Look, I don't agree with it. There's no point sitting on the fence really is there.

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