Ive recently turned 20 and got declined from a rugby academy due to my age , yet i really want to make it to semi or even full on professional rugby , yet because of my age i do not know which route to take , any advice would be greatIve recently turned 20 and got declined from a rugby academy due to my age , yet i really want to make it to semi or even full on professional rugby , yet because of my age i do not know which route to take , any advice would be great

Work. Work. Work. Work. Work. Play for a club, they do send scouts out occasionally. If you're lucky you could be recruited, however most clubs/pro leagues start scouting at 16 or 17...