World Rugby is pushing for countries to trail 'belly tackles' in the amateur game in an attempt to reduce concussions.
Rugby's world governing body has also not ruled out trailing the lowered tackle height in the professional game, according to the Associated Press. It comes after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the community game to the waistline from July 1, 2023.
Subject to World Rugby Council approval, the governing body is recommending that national unions consult over lowering the tackle height at amateur level. The body are recommending that the tackle height be set below the sternum known as a 'belly tackle'.
