IN TOUCH

Fewer subs, fewer crashes

Rugby should reduce the number of substitutes. Too many players are bulking up to play 50-60 minutes, resulting in harder hits during shorter game time, and more injuries. Reducing subs will mean players have to be leaner and try to avoid the big crashes.

And stop the constant rule changing to ensure the ball is in play longer. The longer the game time, the more injuries. Some people love the physical side of the front eight battling it out, it’s not all about running the ball. More ‘fat boys with