26 Jan 2023

Leon McDonald not yet convinced about rugby tackle changes

From Checkpoint, 5:22 pm on 26 January 2023

Former All Black and Blues Super Rugby coach Leon McDonald has weighed in on the international debate about lowering tackle heights.

From this season, New Zealand's community rugby players will need to tackle below the sternum. England Rugby has taken this even further, changing the rules to outlaw tackles above the waist in amateur grades.

McDonald says he's still to be convinced about the changes.

RNZ sports reporter Felicity Reid talks to Lisa Owen.