CHOKE FEARS COULD SEE CHEWING GUM BANNED

WORLD RUGBY are discussing banning players from chewing gum due to safety concerns. Ellis Genge and Taniela Tupou are among international stars who chew on caffeine-based gum to boost energy levels in a match, while Premier League footballers often use it as a means to reduce fatigue. But Sportsmail understands that rugby officials are now considering a ban because it is deemed a choking hazard.