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Originally Posted by RugbyBuck
As a player (of astronomically less talent than those in the Super 14) the 5 meters behind the #8 rule bothers me. That's up to 5 meters more acceleration the offense has before impact. I get as close to the edge (and frequently over it when the ref isn't looking) on defense as possible to lessen the offense's advantage and the chances of my being injured making the tackle. I like tackling big guys (defense is the best part of the game), but not if they get a head start.
This rule is clearly set up to open the game, but I wonder if it will result in more wear and tear and shoulder injuries throughout the season.
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You have a point. I don't remember hearing tackles as much as I did this weekend. There was some heavy hitting. On the other hand, as a fan, it was rather exciting to see guys breaking through the line and taking 20 meters prior to being pulled down. The refs, by the way, are calling anything that looks like a high tackle.