AboutNick Vujnovich Expertise I can answer most questions in detail but I am best used for "Forward" positions especially the "tight 5" and the scrum. I am a front row guy myself. I have good knowledge of game strategy and tactics. I cannot give detailed help with kicking myself but I can suggest general training applications and point you towards good resources. I am a New Zealander living in Southern California, USA.
With regard to fitness or weight training: please understand that you are best going to a gym and getting first hand consultation from a qualified trainer. The risk of injury is too great for me to simply give you a program without being able to analyze your fitness or capabilities in person.
I really suggest going through my previously answered questions as well. The most common repeat questions refer to tackling.
Experience I have played rugby from the age of 5 (I am 33 now) I have played "Premier" rugby in New Zealand, London, California, Colorado. I have coached youth, Mens and Womens rugby.
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Education/Credentials College Degree
Awards and Honors Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.
Question I know this may seem vain on my part but I was wanting a second opinion. My partner has recently been given position of tight head prop and I am put off by the high posibility of cauliflower ears. He tells me that he can't wear head gear because it will effect his performance in the scrums. Is this true? Does head gear interfere with techniques used in scrums?
Answer Hi Tori,
It is a tough one to answer as there is no definitive proof it effects performance but if a player doesn't like head gear it will effect his performance.
Here's the thing - as long as he uses tape and Vaseline he will avoid the piggy ears. Cauliflower ears are caused more by impacts like another head or a knee or a fist. That is why boxers have cauliflower ears too. He could get the ears even if he played another position just look at Richie McCaws's ears
