The attacking maul has emerged as a dominant tactical weapon in the opening round of the Nations Championship's northern series, prompting debate over its growing influence on the game.
Analysts note that the maul's effectiveness has reached a point where it may be considered too powerful, yet the underlying tactical evolution offers more nuance than simple brute force.
The trend was highlighted in a recent analysis by Harry Latham-Coyle for The Independent, examining how teams are leveraging set-piece dominance to control matches.
