A number 8 on your back

[tigerland12]

Only 7's, A internationals and full internationals count as 'Capping' a player.

That's a bit of a joke, U20 representation is definatly just as recognisable as 7's and A games. But I guess that's for another thread

 

[Slim 293]

In hindsight, I probably should've known the answer to my question as Rathbone was the SA U20's captain...

 

[Hawko]

I saw Vaea on the weekend and he did look pretty portly for a guy playing eight at that level. I'm surprised he would have gotten through pre-season carrying that much weight. All the other good eights in the comp look pretty ripped by comparison.

Vaea has been at the Brumbies. Their S & C people don't know what a skin-fold test is. See Salesi Maafu

 

[Gnostic]

Remember last year that I asked this question when Guy Shepherdson looked fitter after two months with the Beasties than he did after a season at Super Level. I hope White brings some sanity in this department. It would be good for Oz Rugby.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Vaea has been at the Brumbies. Their S & C people don't know what a skin-fold test is. See Salesi Maafu

It would be a shame if that were to be the case. I think Vaea has a great future if he keeps developing as he has this season and can strip some weight in the off season.

 

[Groucho]

Vaea has been at the Brumbies. Their S & C people don't know what a skin-fold test is. See Salesi Maafu

A skin fold is what you store your burgers under.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

That's not a great mental image Grouch!

 

[Groucho]

From the Matt Dunning school of sports performance, TBH.

 

[Ash]

I suspect that the Brumbies haven't adequately replaced their S&C coach since he went to the Reds.

 

[Slim 293]

Hopefully, things should improve with Jake White bringing in Dean Benton as S&C coach next year...