Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Hopefully Wasps adopt those gum shields so we can monitor player contact levels, even if just for welfare rather than performance reasons.
Also, thought this was interesting: 'As Mike Lancaster, Harlequins' head of medical services, explains, the introduction of reduced contact training is one of two major shifts at the club after the departure of former head of rugby Paul Gustard in January.
“What we are doing now, in terms of how we changed the amount of contact, is the second biggest change this season. We have more players available and fit. It has been a major factor for how we have performed.” '
Wonder what the other change was? Perhaps the mindset/culture shift Care refers to?