> What position do you think I would best fit in at rugby?

What position do you think I would best fit in at rugby?

Posted at: 2014-07-08 
I know I need for my coach to decide where I play but I would like to have an idea of where I might play. I'm 14 and will be playing for a 17u team. I play football and play defensive end/outside linebacker. I am 6 foot 3 and 170 pounds. I am fast and have good endurance and can give and take a hit.I know I need for my coach to decide where I play but I would like to have an idea of where I might play. I'm 14 and will be playing for a 17u team. I play football and play defensive end/outside linebacker. I am 6 foot 3 and 170 pounds. I am fast and have good endurance and can give and take a hit.

At 14 playing in an under 17 side, I'd say to start off on the wing to get used to playing against much older, bigger and experienced boys.

Flanker or 8 man for sure. Tall with a big frame but not too heavy, you'd be suited to go up and bring down the ball on lineouts. Sound just about the same size as our South African import 8 man when I was playing in college, and he was a PERFECT fit at that spot (didn't hurt that he grew up playing his entire life either i suppose!). Good luck and have fun!

Well if you are fast then wingers is the spot. U17 when 14 is a big step up so wing is probably good. You have got to be a good 1 on 1 tackler. Good luck

I say flanker or number 8