SHAUN Edwards – rugby’s top defence coach – has warned the game could become even more dangerous if players don’t practise tackling.
Edwards, right, who has helped transform France into Six Nations contenders after a decade of unprecedented success with Wales, compared rugby to boxing.
“A boxer has to do some sparring sessions before going into the ring to prepare for a fight. It would be more dangerous for their health if he or she didn’t.” Edwards spoke out after Wales’ record try-scorer Shane Williams said some of the country’s ses...