Going high-tech to curb concussion
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World Rugby, the international controlling body, will trial a new Hawk-Eye system to protect player welfare and aid decision making.
The trial, which comes in the wake of the recent concussion controversies surrounding international stars George North and Jonathan Sexton, may be adopted at the 2015 World Cup in England and Wales.
"The objective of the trial is to determine how new technology can enhance player welfare, while strengthening the accuracy and efficiency of the television match official [TMO] decision-making process," World Rugby said in a statement.
While the protocol …
The trial, which comes in the wake of the recent concussion controversies surrounding international stars George North and Jonathan Sexton, may be adopted at the 2015 World Cup in England and Wales.
"The objective of the trial is to determine how new technology can enhance player welfare, while strengthening the accuracy and efficiency of the television match official [TMO] decision-making process," World Rugby said in a statement.
While the protocol …
