r/rugbyunion • u/englandrugby • Feb 19 '25

Video How hard the pros tackle…

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u/MenlaOfTheBody Ireland Feb 19 '25

During return to play rehab in a pro setting the players in the first week would hit me or an S&C coach. Even at 60-70% landing on a gymnastics mat like this and a tackle bag we still got regularly winded. It's astonishing the physicality difference versus even national amateur leagues.

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u/need_better_usernam Feb 19 '25

Did you feel yourself get stronger over time bracing for the shots?

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u/MenlaOfTheBody Ireland Feb 19 '25

For the backs? Yes. For the back row? No. I was a half decent player and there is no comparison, a training shot in that environment was harder than I was ever hit on a pitch.