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    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen supports a trial law change that lowers the height of a legal tackle to below the nipple line

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen supports a trial law change that lowers the height of a legal tackle to below the nipple line


    World Rugby will trial the amendment at this year's under-20 trophy tournament, featuring nations not involved in the world championships.

    Hansen says it's better than the below the shoulder mark.



    The All Blacks are assembling in Christchurch for a three-day camp to prepare for next month's three test series against France.

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