RE: Sporting memories: What was it like playing in college?

Not at all because I was playing semi professional already and played against and with international players. The more serious the rugby the slower and more controlled the game was plus you cannot buy experience in certain positions. In the earlier age groups like Under 20 the game was fast and furious because it was too loose. I have never struggled for fitness and there is a big difference between fit and match fit. In many cases you struggle to walk the next day and ice baths would have made a big difference.