Hey there,
I'm looking to order some boots from the UK in the next bit (I live in Canada), and am wondering if anyone can give me a bit of insight into the stud formation and the difference it would actually make in playing my position, which is second row.
The pair that I'm looking at is a 6 stud boot with two plastic blades behind the front 4 - I'm aware that 6 studs are generally for backs and 8 studs are for forwards to give extra support and traction in the scrums.. but would the missing two studs really hinder my performance as a second row that much? I feel like this might be a silly question, but my coach is adamant that I get an 8 stud boot and I'm really in love with this pair. I'd like to go ahead and get them anyway.. Would it really be much of an issue?
I'm looking to order some boots from the UK in the next bit (I live in Canada), and am wondering if anyone can give me a bit of insight into the stud formation and the difference it would actually make in playing my position, which is second row.
The pair that I'm looking at is a 6 stud boot with two plastic blades behind the front 4 - I'm aware that 6 studs are generally for backs and 8 studs are for forwards to give extra support and traction in the scrums.. but would the missing two studs really hinder my performance as a second row that much? I feel like this might be a silly question, but my coach is adamant that I get an 8 stud boot and I'm really in love with this pair. I'd like to go ahead and get them anyway.. Would it really be much of an issue?