Playing rugby again - positional advice

username2085733

First of all, thanks in advance.

I'm 17, 5 foot 8 and currently way 10.5 stone. I havent played in nearly a year but want to start playing again in a few months, after some preperation.

As I say, 17, 5'8 and 10.5 stone. I can pass the ball well both ways, can organise the team and have a good kicking game. Ive played a fair bit of rugby at 9 but was interested to hear any advice. My weakness is my defense but is something I want to try and sort out.

Thanks again.

Reply 1

username1421435

I think you can rule out most forward positions at your size and weight (even flanker requires a bigger build imo). From the backs I'd rule out wingers as that is your pass wasted. Again I think at your age you need a bigger build to be a centre, leaving half backs and the full back. If your defence game isnt as strong I would go for half backs over full back, and given that you have already played 9 I would recommend that, although the skill set is not dissimilar to 10.