Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'
A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.
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Notable Quotes
"it can go 'a bit skew-whiff'."
— May Campbell , Athlete
"If you get it slightly wrong, the difference is massive."
— Helena Rowland , Athlete
"it's changed the game."
— Lisa Neumann , Athlete
"I haven't necessarily found any of the positive impacts. I've just found it a bit harder to do my job."
— Helena Rowland , Athlete
"it's too early to judge the impact of the smaller ball."
— John Mitchell , Other
Key People
England kicker who has experienced difficulties with the smaller ball.
John Mitchell is the head coach of the England women's rugby team.
Swansea-born Lisa Neumann is a rugby wing who has played for Premiership Women's Rugby sides.
England hooker responsible for throwing the ball in at the line-out.
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A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.
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