Italy tactics to prompt law changes
Sanzaar game manager Lyndon Bray says Italy's controversial tactics against England will result in law changes to the tackle area.
Sanzaar game manager Lyndon Bray says Italy's controversial tactics against England will result in law changes to the tackle area.
Rod Kafer, George Gregan, Jeff Wilson and John Kirwan analyse the controversial tactics used by Italy against England – and how the Chiefs have used them in Super Rugby.
Italy defence coach Brendan Venter has defended the team's tactics against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
England overturned a shock half-time deficit to secure a 36-15 bonus-point win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Italy's tactics saw their defenders stand in England's backline after a tackle as no offside line had been formed.
The hosts fought back from 10-5 down at the break to win 36-15 at Twickenham.
Johnny Sexton made a successful return as the hosts won 19-9 in Dublin.
The hosts fought back from 13-9 down at half-time to win 29-13 at Murrayfield.
Ireland beat France 19-9 in Dublin on Saturday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive.
Flyhalf Finn Russell contributed 19 points as Scotland ended a 10-year winless streak against Wales with a 29-13 victory in Edinburgh on Saturday.