In Rugby Is it better to be faster and more agile as a fullback or a better Kicker?

Question

In Rugby Is it better to be faster and more agile as a fullback or a better Kicker?

Answer 1

fullback, because they makes the plays

Answer 2

faster and agile

Answer 3

That's a tough one. Obviously, the ideal fullback would have all of these qualities - and others. I have been coaching rugby for a while now and I generally select a fullback on the basis of several factors, in the following order of priority:

1. Positional awareness - if the fullback can read the game and predict where the ball is going, speed and agility can be a secondary consideration.

2. Decision making - the fullback has to be able to make good, quick decisions, often under extreme pressure.

3. Speed and agility - enables the fullback to join the line in an attacking situation, adding additional offensive options and better defensive coverage.

4. Kicking - with the game so reliant on kickers nowadays, you really do need someone who can kick their way out of trouble and clear their own lines.

5. Bravery - let's face it, the fullback is the last line of defence so he has to be willing to throw himself into a tackle, go up to collect the high ball, etc..

Given the choice between the two factors you listed, I would pick speed and agility but, frankly, if that is all a player had to offer, I would not select him as a fullback.

Answer 4

thats pretty hard to choose. but honestly, i think its better for a fullback to be faster and more agile. lets say that we have a fullback who kicks very well but is super slow and stuff. he'd be totally redundant if he's being closed down real fast and doesnt have the opening to kick and at the same time he cant evade opponents cause he's too slow. if he were faster and more agile instead, he has his options of either running or he could pass to someone else who is a better kicker.

Answer 5

fast and agile