Is Hansen right to lament the state of modern rugby?
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Is Hansen right to lament the state of modern rugby?
In a recent interview with WalesOnline, New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen spoke of his “big concerns” for the game of rugby, citing a lack of tries and the way the game is geared in favour of defences as major issues that are driving fans away.
“I’ve actually got big concerns about the game at the moment, because there are not enough tries being scored, which is turning the fans away,” said Hansen.
“We need to find more space, particularly around the rucks and the breakdown, as everybody is defending from an offside position.
If we don’t start creating a bit more space there, then we are…
“I’ve actually got big concerns about the game at the moment, because there are not enough tries being scored, which is turning the fans away,” said Hansen.
“We need to find more space, particularly around the rucks and the breakdown, as everybody is defending from an offside position.
If we don’t start creating a bit more space there, then we are…
