Recent red cards will not deter England's players

England defence coach John Mitchell insists the recent spate of red cards must not discourage players from making dominant tackles.
Five dismissals scarred the weekend's round of Premiership action while two players have been sent off in the Six Nations - Ireland's Peter O'Mahony and Zander Fagerson of Scotland .
It comes amid an ongoing crackdown on dangerous play, especially involving the head, as the game looks to reduce instances of concussion.
England resume their Six Nations title defence against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday mindful of the need to win the battle on the gainline, while understanding the zero-tolerance approach to any challenge involving the head.
Tackling lower
“The only thing we can control is making sure we are disciplined in our practice in terms of the height of our tackles,” Mitchell said.
“That gives players a better chance to not be sanctioned, but ultimately you still really want to be dominant in your contact.
“The one way around it is that we continue to practise tackle...

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