The Guardian’s Rob Kitson previews the upcoming Rugby World Cup and explains why it is so important. He speaks of the dynamism the game offers and highlights how the draw has set up a very exciting tournament, with the top four teams all due to battle it out to get to the semi-finals. With recent concerns over concussions and the aggressive physical nature of rugby union, however, Kitson also explains why this World Cup needs to show the game at its best.
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