World Rugby’s proposals could see a return to traditional rucking but rules would need to be strictly enforced
Last week’s player welfare symposium in Paris organised by World Rugby looked at ways of creating a greater contest at the ruck. And then it was revealed that the days of the jackal could be numbered if an attempt to stop players arriving at a breakdown from handling the ball is endorsed.
The proposal has been made with safety in mind. The early retirement of Wales captain Sam Warburton highlighted the risk of jackalling – standing over the ball after a tackle to win a turnover, with opposition players charging in to make body challenges and thump the scavenger to the ground.
Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/mar/28/jackalling-rugby-union-rucking-world-rugby-the-breakdown under the title “The Breakdown | Days of jackalling may be numbered but would rugby be any safer?”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
