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ok so i quit football this year and my old football coach is asking if i'll play rugby for his team so how do u ply rugby and what poestion would i play i'm 6 179 and am some what fast and played linbacker in football

Answer 1

depends on the local teams.  i play in northern ky and at 5'9 250 i am a 8 man or center but i have played teams where guys that are 170#'s are playing prop.  if your quick enough and at that size flanker or inside center are more than likely. 8 man is a more experienced position and one of the funnest (your the fullback and middle linebacker).  as far as playing your a option quarterback when you got the ball.  practice is the only real way to learn.  look up teams in your area most are more then happy to let you come out to practice and watch or kinda step in on some things.

Answer 2

I'd say that you would play as a number 8 probably or a flanker.  You could maybe even play as a centre being that you can tackle from your linebacker experience.

Answer 3

I think center for sure. Leave forward work to the linemen. The center (A back field position by the way) needs speed and tackling ability. and lateral movement will be a plus. Your linebacker skills will come in handy. Also, if you work on your kicking skills, you would probably make a descent fly-half. Good luck with your conversion, and remember, no forward passing or blocking allowed.

Answer 4

well im guessing ur in highschool so then u would be comparably larger and stronger the the rest of your team. so u would definatly play forward. either second row lock or a flanker.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union

and go to http://youtube.com/ and search up rugby

rugby is complicated game to learn but once u have its easy and soon u will become in love with the sport

Answer 5

i say centre its about as physical as linebacker

Answer 6

either center or flanker, both require speed, strength, and solid tackling skills, which as a former linebacker i would hope you have

Answer 7

er i dont no what a linebacker is bt im guesseing your big you will be playing in the forwards maybe second row or flanker.