Quote: ninearches "So ,the trade mark fast pace of the greatest game on earth is being influenced & sacrificed by gang tackles to stifle attacking flair?
No wonder Rugby Union is overtaking our game.'"
Only what is acceptable within the laws of the game. I remember being coached in the early 90’s to count to 4 on top of a tackled player. Players these days as just better at it, keeping the player in the air for longer before that 4-count begins.
If you want to change it, need to find a way of finding a one on one, look at Salford, they throw lots of shape at teams, lots of people to defend. Really difficult to gang tackle.