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Ex-England captain Lewis Moody urges World Rugby to issue clear rules on contact in training in bid to cut down on concussions - as he calls for 'more to be done and quicker' on improving player welfare Lewis Moody has called for mandatory directives on contact training limits  Former Leicester and England star has had his own battles with head problems New rules mean a player with concussion will be stood down for at least 12 days

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Lewis Moody has called on World Rugby to introduce mandatory directives on contact training limits in a bid to reduce head injuries and concussions, and improve player welfare.

This week, rugby's governing body changed their concussion protocols. From July 1, any player that suffers a concussion will be stood down for a minimum of 12 days.

Currently, a player can return to action seven days after a concussion if they pass the return-to-play protocols.

Lewis Moody (above) wants rugby’s governing body to do more to improve player welfare

Lewis Moody (above) wants rugby's governing body to do more to improve player welfare

Former England captain Moody, who has had his own battles with head problems, told Sportsmail: 'Is rugby doing

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