FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v New Zealand - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 10, 2018 England's Sam Underhill runs in to score a try which is subsequently ruled out after a referral to the TMO Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
LONDON (Reuters) - Rugby's clampdown on high tackles is changing the approach to the breakdown, swinging the advantage to ball-stealers and, say players and coaches, making the "jackal" an even more essential weapon for any World Cup pretender.
The battle for the ball at the breakdown - what happens in the immediate aftermath of a tackle - has always been a fundamental part of the sport but increasing player welfare concerns are now subtly changing that critical theatre of operations.
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