Should i join the rugby team?

Question

im 15, and my high school recently became part of a unified city rugby league. im a skinny guy, 5' 8" and 130 pounds, because im a runner. but rugby looks funner than track. i know ill probably be killed, especially if they made me a back, so what do you think. is it worth it?

Answer 1

Watch the All Blacks

Answer 2

If you are fast, then you are ideal for the wing. a few top class athletes have switched to rugby, and played on the wing.

Tackling can be taught, you will have to practice a fair bit to get up to speed with other players, and there is the tactical play of covering full back when the FB joins the attack. Also catching a high ball. Wing is not as technical a position however, and there is little defence against speed.

Answer 3

do it!!! it is to much fun to pass up on!!!

Answer 4

yes ! it's really fun, and you've got to try new things. If you're back, you don't tackle or be in rucks very much, but since you're a good runner, i think you would be good as a back .