Foley: Has rugby crossed the line?

MUNSTER captain Anthony Foley wants safety to become a priority in rugby. He believes the game has become more dangerous in recent years and he yesterday highlighted three disturbing trends that need to be addressed.

Foley has never been one to shirk from a physical challenge, but says that spear tackles, shoulder charges and 'flying wedges' are much too dangerous and should be outlawed.

On the eve of Munster's Heineken Cup clash with Castres at Thomond Park today (5.15pm), Foley agreed with recent comments by Donal Lenihan that the game has become over-physical.