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Who suffered the greatest fall from grace in Rugby?
This article looks at the biggest fall from grace in the history of Rugby. It examines the cases of two players, former England Captain Mike Tindall and former Australian Captain George Gregan. Tindall had a successful career before being stripped of the captaincy after a drunken night out during the 2011 World Cup. Gregan's fall from grace was due to his decision to publicly criticize the Australian Rugby Union in the run-up to the 2007 World Cup. The article concludes that while both players experienced a fall from grace, the greater impact on the game was felt by Gregan due to the public nature of his criticism.
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What body type does rugby players need?
Rugby players need to have a strong, powerful and well-conditioned body type in order to perform at the highest level. This includes having a higher proportion of muscle mass, a low body fat percentage and good endurance. Strength, power, agility and speed are all important physical traits. Rugby players must also have good core stability and balance to remain upright while being tackled. Keywords: Rugby, Body Type, Muscle Mass, Body Fat, Endurance, Strength, Power, Agility, Speed, Core Stability, Balance.
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