> What is a good rugby position for a 5 foot 3 fast but strong boy?

What is a good rugby position for a 5 foot 3 fast but strong boy?

Posted at: 2014-07-08 
I already play no 8 but I am too small but my dad (x harlequins no 8) says I would be good in flaker but i would like to know what other positions i would be good in. I am fairly strong because i have been doing tawkwondo for 3 years so i have good upper body strength but I am also quite quick with good hands.I already play no 8 but I am too small but my dad (x harlequins no 8) says I would be good in flaker but i would like to know what other positions i would be good in. I am fairly strong because i have been doing tawkwondo for 3 years so i have good upper body strength but I am also quite quick with good hands.

Adequate "size" depends a lot at what level you are playing and you don't tell us that. A meaningful answer requires that information. That said -- how are your passing and (box) kicking skills? Were you at a senior or even a U16 level, your size screams scumhalf. Edit: Then I'd say you are probably in the backs. A little too small for hooker -- the props would have trouble binding too you. Flanker is a possibility, but you are a little small for a forward -- even a loose one. So -- tf your skills are up to it, scrumhalf or flyhalf. Winger is also a possibility.

I'd say hooker or scumhalf!!

I'm 5'3... apparently we make good hookers:)