By NEALE HARVEY
ANGRY Championship clubs may withdraw top players from the forthcoming Championship Cup following the RFU’s refusal to facilitate a ‘competition specific’ disciplinary regime.
A tackle height trial law is scheduled to take place in the second-tier Cup competition, with the 18-match Pool stage starting on November 10 and running for six weeks until December 15.
The trial tackle law, which will see the definition of a high tackle change from above the line of the shoulders to above the armpit line, is designed to aid player welfare. However, Championship cl...
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