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Ignore the league tough guys, it’s better to be soft and safe

CHRIS HEWETT

Contrary to popular belief, there are still differences between the two codes of rugby. Union still has its flankers and its lineouts, together with a contest for the ball, a World Cup that isn’t a complete joke and a deep-rooted dislike of Owen Farrell-type tackles.
Among those who swam against the tide of condemnation after last week’s little jaw-tickling incident against Wales were Shaun Edwards (“it’s a collision sport”), Kevin Sinfield (“you guys have tried to hang him for one poorly-timed tackle”) and Chris Ashton (“Owen deserves respect, not abuse”). The common denomina...

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