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FORGET HIGH TACKLES:World Rugby Union gives rules to reduce injury risks

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Richard de Carpentier (C) of England is tackled by three players from Kenya during their rugby match of the Dubai leg of IRB's Sevens World Series on December 4, 2015. AFP PHOTO /

If you are a rugby player, then you need to know that tough, but rather safer times lie ahead.

World Rugby has redefined illegal (high) tackle categories and increased sanctions to deter high tackles through a law application guideline.

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