>>2872392Rugby League players here in Aus used to hit each other and get away with it when I was a kid. But now they get punished hard, and in 10 years they'll probably get thrown in the police no-no corner for shouting.
I mean, it's a rough game, just let them sort each other out.
Honestly though, I can see why they put a stop to it. It messes with the game, and also makes it uninviting to kids with sensible parents.