article_snippet: There is no doubt that monster collisions are part of the game’s box-office appeal.
article_snippet: The sight of huge men smashing each other and accepting the punishment with minimal complaint is one factor that sets the sport apart from most others.
article_snippet: But officials are also wary about being seen to glorify brutality, even when it falls within the laws.
article_snippet: Concussion remains a hot topic.
article_snippet: The threat of legal intervention hangs heavy.
article_snippet: A crusade against so-called dangerous tackling continues; so aerial contests for the ball have become a grey area of unrest and confusion.
article_snippet: In the age of ‘super slo-mo’ replays, acts of aggression such as the one by Lawes appear worse or more impressive than in real-time, depending on your viewpoint.
article_snippet: As severe injuries occur with alarming frequency, the constant gaze of countless cameras means there is no hiding from the fact that this is a tough game, with inherent risks.
highlights_snippet: Officials are also wary about being seen to glorify brutality in the game .