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Question
In what position would you recommend to put someone who is 6'2" 280lbs and is not very fast but can hit hard(strength being their best attribute)? Can you describe how it is being in that/those position/s?

Answer
Hi Isabelle

It is very hard to tell someone what position to play it is not as simple as body size or even speed and strength. I would say that if you do not have speed you will be in the forwards. Lack of speed basically rules out flanker and number 8. I would normally say lock with a height of 6'2" but at 280 you are going to bigger than the average prop so it will be difficult in the line outs for you to be lifted / be  a jumper.

That leaves prop. My position. I would say to go in at tight head. You could play lock and be a lifter in the line out also (lifting a flanker). Talk with your coach about that.

To play prop you need to be mentally very tough and focused. You will find out quickly that your size is not always an advantage. Study technique a lot. It would be better for you to think of yourself as a small player who needs to use technique to over come bigger players than to rely on your size in the scrum. Also in a game when you get tired - an you will get tired, fall back on your technique not your size. Technique saves energy and wins every time.

Basically props work about the hardest of any player on the field and there is little rest or glory. You basically have to play prop because you love it and for no other reason.

Look through my past answers for questions on prop and prop technique. I also suggest looking at my answers on how to tackle. Also if you can get a copy of Rugby for Dummies. It is a good tool to get the overall game of rugby.  

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