Aki clear-out was wrong, his reaction was worse

"A high degree of danger" and "high level of force" are two phrases that we don't like to hear during any rugby match. Unfortunately, we heard it again last weekend as Bundee Aki got his approach to the ruck dangerously wrong.

The World Rugby laws are clear and have focused on head contacts because head injuries and previous head trauma are some of the main dangers in the game and reasons for increased negative attention on the game of rugby union.

Almost three-quarters (72%) of all head injuries happen around the tackle area, which is why World Rugby are seeking a safer game. Now that we know more about the long-lasting effects of concussion, the game needs to be more controlled.

There are currently ongoing legal cases with ex-players and World Rugby. To ignore the current instances of head trauma would be wholly irresponsible.

The current head contact process asks the question as to whether head contact has occurred. In this instance, Aki connected with the head of Seabelo Senatla as the Stormers player tried to poach the ball from John Porch.

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Bundee Aki was red-carded for a dangerous clear-out during Connacht's defeat to the Stormers

In the act of poaching, Senatla overreached and wasn’t supporting his own body weight, which is an argument for another day. Aki stole the limelight in this ruck by making contact with the head.

If the answer to the head contact question is yes, we must then look for foul play. In this instance, foul play has occurred because Aki was at