The BBC are actually having a discussion tonight on their radio 5 channel at 10.00 about physicality in rugby... it might be interesting for people on here to see what others have said..

In terms of the physicality of rugby players..there are a few 'objective' studies out there on the topic - here is a link to one that was on Joe.ie

http://www.joe.ie/sport/graph-bigger-is-better-check-out-how-the-size-of-rugby-players-has-changed-in-the-last-40-years/434067

This one below is more scientific:

http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/02/22/science-says-size-matters-in-rugby/



Here are the viewing figures from yesterday (I don't think Joe.ie is biased against the GAA)

http://www.joe.ie/sport/an-absolutely-staggering-amount-of-people-watched-the-ireland-v-france-match-on-tv3/515366

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