Wales ace Davies backs call to kill the caterpillar

NEWS EXTRABy ALEX BYWATER

GARETH Davies has thrown his support behind the idea of rugby quickening the tempo and banning the caterpillar ruck moving forward.The Autumn Nations Cup failed to get the pulse racing for fans and the lack of entertainment in the game is a big talking point.Caterpillar rucking – where a series of forwards protect the scrum-half from the opposition before he box-kicks – has become an increasingly common and unwelcome sight.Wales scrum-half Davies told TRP: “I’m all for a nice quick game because that’s what I like. I&rsqu...

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