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Watch: Is the Aviva Premierships injury crisis out of control?

By Online Editors
Ben Kay and Ugo Monye discuss the Premiership injury crisis

Rugby has changed in many ways in recent years, the game in its current form has a much higher average time of ball in play, which correlates to a higher tackle count and ultimately a higher number of injuries.

According to figures from The Telegraph, in the past four years the average tackle count has risen by a startling 33.2 percent

This week saw mass postponement of fixtures in the Premiership A League, a clear indication of the severity of the crisis.

Last night Ben Kay and Ugo Monye spoke succinctly on the issue.

Credit: BT Sport