Episode 36: New Zealand Rugby's community tackle height changes for 2023

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Feb 23, 202345:51Sports & Recreation

Today, I'm joined by New Zealand Rugby's Mike Hester to chat about their law variations for the 2023 rugby season. They include a lower tackle height, a restriction on scrum halves and for the pack as a whole. All three...

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