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Springbok coach involved in World Rugby tackle law shake-up

NEWS: Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones has played a key role in shaping World Rugby's crackdown on hip-drop and knee-drop tackles, with the new measures coming after growing concerns over dangerous techniques that have already caused serious lower-limb injuries.

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