I'm moving up to U16 next season and I'm thinking of a doing a pre-season. At the moment I'm 5"5' (168cm) and I weigh 116lbs (53.5kg) and I'm just wondering what the ideal size for a U16 flanker would be and if you could give me a pre-season programme that would be useful. ThanksI'm moving up to U16 next season and I'm thinking of a doing a pre-season. At the moment I'm 5"5' (168cm) and I weigh 116lbs (53.5kg) and I'm just wondering what the ideal size for a U16 flanker would be and if you could give me a pre-season programme that would be useful. Thanks

Size, while beneficial, doesn't matter too much. In my team the openside flanker is 6'2 and about 78kg, but the blindside is 5'6 and about 66kg. As long as you can tackle with good technique it's fine. You do seem to be a little light, though. I'd advise bulking up with lean high protein meats like turkey, chicken and beef, as well as protein. Do weights as well. You can find bulking programs on Youtube.

You seem extremely undersized man. I'm 16 and I'm 6"3 and 194 lbs you need to bulk man.

well im 16 play u19 I play open side flanker and am 5'2 and 115 pounds size is not a big issue

What level are you playing at? I'm 5 foot 8 and weigh around 140lbs.