Table 7

Characteristics of players injured by the Direct-Hit mechanism (n=8)

1. Tackler/ed/open play2. Side of injury3. Type of play4. Direction travelling5. Position of body
Tackled: 7Right: 3Tackle: 6Opposition try-line: 7Upright: 4
Tackler: 1Left: 5Ruck/maul: 1Across: 1On side: 3
Open: 1NA: 1