Bearing in mind that there are around 150 professional rugby players in Australia, and that the average career is around two seasons, anyone who advises, counsels, encourages or convinces any boy to put playing GPS firsts ahead of school is grossly irresponsible.
And I would encourage people to read today's story about Jack Maddocks, who played 3rd XV at TSC to concentrate on schoolwork ahead of rugby has now been called into the Australian under 20s rugby squad. Wonder how those boys and parents who put rugby ahead of school work feel?