Mike Tindall: get rid of protective gear for rugby kids

Children do not need to wear protective gear when playing rugby, according to
Mike Tindall, who urged schools and clubs to “get rid of all that” and teach
“proper tackling technique” instead.




Skull caps and shoulder pads have become an increasingly common sight on
playing fields, with many parents believing they are helping to protect
their children from serious injury.




However, Tindall, the former England captain and husband of Zara Phillips,
said they were of no use.




“When kids train nowadays they have skull caps, shoulder pads, gloves.

My
advice is to get ri…