Video tackle jibe

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made a pointed jibe at the decision surrounding Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle last weekend at Twickenham. In a video from South Africa’s training in Paris, where they are preparing to face France this weekend, Erasmus is seen taking Andre Esterhuizen through three different tackle techniques. On the final attempt, Erasmus instructs Esterhuizen to tuck his arm and lead with the shoulder, clapping after he hits the tackle bag high. Given Esterhuizen was on the receiving end of Farrell’s big last-play hit, the video, while clever and amusing, is a clear shot at World Rugby’s inconsistencies and lack transparency over what is acceptable and what is not.