Enthralling series but the big issues need addressing

WORLD Rugby recently dispensing lifestyle advice you could find in a GP surgery leaflet reflects their woeful inability to resolve the injuries crisis threatening the sport’s future.An enthralling Autumn Nations Series has shown rugby’s huge appeal as a broadcast sport. Not only did Ireland and France memorably defeat a travel weary All Blacks side, England achieved an unforgettable 27-26 win over South Africa despite being all but obliterated by an awesome Springbok pack in a confrontational second half.These highpoints threw a smokescreen over the game’s pl...

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