#injury-risk

#injury-risk

"Enlisting the best American starting pitchers to participate in the WBC has been a challenge, with top pitchers hesitant to risk injury during spring training."

World Rugby has acknowledged that although the 7-1 bench tactic raises some concerns, there is no medical evidence linking it to an increased injury risk.

"I feel where I'm most concerned is, even though there is not significant data out there to this point, my biggest concern is the health and safety of the players, first and foremost," said Bills coach Sean McDermott.