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

wow, going in at 27 must have been tough. Did you find that the younger people had a lot more stamina than you did? I recall having rather endless cardio when I was between the ages of 16-20 or so.

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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.