The IRB has issued an amended memorandum regarding high tackles, it is reproduced here for the benefit of all referees.
DATE: 4 August 2011
[B]
SUBJECT:
(i) DANGEROUS TACKLES (HIGH TACKLES) and
(ii) DANGEROUS GRASPING OF NECK AND/OR HEAD AREA OF PLAYER NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE BALL
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NOTE:
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