What Position?

Question
Hi, I am 18, 6ft 3 inches and 18 stone(250 lbs) what position would be best for me?

Thanks in advance

Answer
Hi Kris based on the speed you mentioned in your feedback and your strength I suggest lock. If you are finding you are as fast as a flanker or #8 while at practice then go for that. Time will tell and you can work on speed too. Thanks very much

Based on the size you gave me you could make a good lock, flanker, #8 but if you are a true speed demon you could be a wing or a center.

I suggest choosing yourself after researching the positions and their duties.

Wikipedia has a good break-down of the duties and requirements of each position.

If you are really new to rugby I suggest "Rugby for Dummies" which you can get online for about $10.

I also suggest looking through my past answers to get information.

Also these links have a lot of information for you:

Srummaging:



My favourite:  http://www.coachingrugby.com/rugby/coaching/unitskills/scrum/buildingthescrum.ht...



http://www.usarugby.org/media/EDocs/scrum.pdf





http://www.texasyouthrugby.com/download/748/docs/Building_the_scrum.pdf



All technique: Scrum, Running up the Ball, Tackling



http://www.rugbysmart.co.nz/plan/technique.html



http://www.rugbytactics.com/



http://www.talkrugbyunion.co.uk/



Skills and Technique, video:



http://www.joberrugby.com/



Fitness:



http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/