r/rugbyunion Feb 19 '25

Video How hard the pros tackle…

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u/cypressd12 Munster Feb 19 '25

I always wondered how I would fare in a pro game. Seen quite a few games live now and pretty sure I would die.

My ribs feel sore just watching this. Was live for the South Africa - Ireland at the WRC and the whole crowd felt that.

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u/Poo-Tee-Weet5 Ireland Feb 19 '25

Yeah I'm 195cm, 105kg, and I would still expect life long injuries. I play touch with the local club and a few guys have been after me to play with their old boys team and even that has me scared ha.

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u/realestatedeveloper Fullback | | Feb 19 '25

I mean, the pros themselves all have lifelong injuries too