International game has become a tedious kick-fest – but World Rugby is asleep at the wheel – The Times

As the major stadiums prepare for the glorious return of the public they should install two dispensers at every entrance one with the hand sanitiser, the other with the best embrocation for pains in the neck.
What was once known as the handling code has become a ghastly aerial ping-pong, and the strain on the neck muscles of followers as they crane to follow the ball has become intense. As kick-fests go, last Sundays was the worst yet.
I am not blaming Scotland or France for all the ills, and, especially,…

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