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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Derek Foley

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Johnny sexton has major problem with new rugby rules around dangerous tackle - Caught on Camera

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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