Former All Black Nick Evans admits he fears for the future of rugby under the controversial new tackling laws. They've been given the directives by World Rugby and they're sticking to them." Related Content Rugby: Offloaders should enjoy law change Rugby: Stars shine at National Sevens Rugby: England 2017 Grand Slam shirts have lit the fuseBut Evans was concerned that World Rugby may have to backtrack on the move to lower the tackle area results in more concussions than previously. "The bigger players are used to going high where they can scrag (attackers). Evans said players with poor low tackling techniques were being concussed after placing their heads in the wrong place.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2017 19:41 UTC