Exeter’s director of rugby, Rob Baxter, believes the sport should focus on creating a “genuine pushing contest” at scrums to make the game more exciting for spectators, while potentially boosting England’s prospects at Rugby World Cups.
The former Chiefs second-row, who has won two Premiership titles and a Champions Cup while in charge of the club, argues an emphasis on a physical scrummaging contest – not traditionally regarded as the most attractive element of the game by some – will mean creating space for backs to score tries.
