South Africa: Rassie Erasmus' Video Has Lessons for World Rugby On Exposing 'Unconscious Bias' of Officials

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Part of the beauty of rugby -- alongside the extreme physical demands on players, the extraordinary range of skills required, the strategic and tactical variety and the thrill of controlled violence -- is how the game prepares one to face the real world.

The lover of rugby, whether player or spectator, is trained -- no, compelled -- to accept grey areas and to have a very high tolerance for injustice, both common features of real life. Unlike simpler games (soccer or tennis, for example) the rules of rugby are not all crisp and clear-cut. Being a multidimensional full-contact sport, where injury or worse is a constant possibility, its rules are complex, subject to interpretation, and continuously evolving. Even more than other sports then, it is not just about winning: it is about doing your best and enjoying yourself.

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