Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over

It's one of the most iconic sights - a jumble of bare and muddy legs sticking out of the rugby scrum, but now players have been given permission to wear tights or leggings during matches.

Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over fears synthetic surfaces cause BURNS

Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over fears synthetic surfaces cause BURNS

Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over fears synthetic surfaces cause BURNS

Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over fears synthetic surfaces cause BURNS

Rugby stars given permission to wear TIGHTS during matches over fears synthetic surfaces cause BURNS

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