Donal Lenihan: Time for rugby to undergo a radical overhaul

An inevitable side effect of the increase in player size when the professional game was finding its feet from 2000 onwards was the rising incidence of concussions.

DONAL'S VIEW: The scrum is an integral part of rugby, a compelling contest, and a potential game-changer on the scoreboard, but it is also in need of refinement. Pic: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images

Another World Cup has come and gone. South Africa remain world champions and deservedly so.

While their style and approach may not be to everyone’s liking, there’s no doubting their innovative approach and ability to play to their traditional strengths. They have also excelled with their desire to play for a wider cause, something far more important than the needs of the individual. That approach was driven from the top with the combined rugby smarts of Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus eventually proving too much for all challengers.