Modern generation can’t tackle, says guru Ellis

By JON NEWCOMBE
DEFENCE expert Dave Ellis has warned rugby’s concussion problem will never go away unless tackling techniques improve.
The former France national coach, who is hoping to transform the fortunes of Championship strugglers Rotherham in a part-time consultancy role, has worked with some of the game’s best defenders.
But the number of toplevel players unable to tackle with both shoulders continues to astound the no-nonsense Yorkshireman.
Ellis told TRP: “Morgan Parra got concussed for Clermont the other week because he tackled with his ‘weaker’ shoul...

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