1An in-depth look at the issue of the continual high level of injury being inflicted on those who play rugby. Even the Rugby Union admits the number of injuries - both major and minor - is alarming.
Are the present standards of enjoyment and safety in rugby acceptable?
A selection of people involved in all aspects of the game are in the studio to discuss the problem.
- Start 00 : 00 : 14
- Finish 00 : 38 : 21
- Duration 38 : 07
Reporters
- Brett Dumbleton (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Chris Laidlaw (Former All Black)
- Sir Eandal Elliott (Chancellor, St John Ambulance Association)
- Ces Blazey (Chairman, New Zealand Rugby Football Union [NZRFU])
- Bob Symon (Injured Rugby Player)
- Lenn Gee (Injured Rugby Player)
- Allan Bean (Spokesman, Burwood Spinal Unit)
- Hugh Burry (Medical Committee, New Zealand Rugby Football Union [NZRFU])
- Peter Wairau (Rugby Player, Christchurch Boys' High School)
- Russ Thomas (Council Member, New Zealand Rugby Football Union [NZRFU])
- Tane Norton (Former Captain, All Blacks)
- Neville Duckmanton (Rugby Coach, Christchurch Boys' High School)
- Alex Wyllie (Selector and Coach, Canterbury Rugby Union)
- Tom Doocey (International Rugby Referee)
- Jerry Rowberry (Rugby Coach, Christ's College)
- John Maxwell (Rugby Fan)
- Ian Leggat (Headmaster, Christchurch Boys' High School)