Butch on tackle laws

EXCLUSIVE: The new tackle laws which were trialled during the Under-20 World Championships will run the risk of taking away a crucial element of the game.

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Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James, who was known to throw in the odd big tackle, believes that if this trial becomes law, it will remove a major element from the game.

Listen to what James has to say about this highly contentious issue.