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<blockquote data-quote="Cruz_del_Sur" data-source="post: 1024048" data-attributes="member: 55747"><p>Have you ever played as a prop before? It is a very, very specialized role. </p><p>If the fly half gets injured and you have no replacement, anyone is allowed to fill in the role. </p><p>Same with flanker, number 8, scrumhalf, etc. </p><p>There are very good reason why scrums go uncontested when no props can replace an injured/yellow carded one. </p><p></p><p>If you place someone who doesn't know what he is doing as a prop, the problem is not that you will lose the scrum. The problem is the chances of injury are not small. These guys withstand a lot of force on their necks/shoulder/backs. It's not just about being strong. There is a LOT of technique going on in there. Experience plays a huge role too. </p><p>This is not just about leaning forward and pushing. </p><p></p><p>I generally have no problem giving advice to comments like these. I always think "worst case he breaks a bone or twists something". I'd be very careful in this case thou. Front rowers are a different animal. Tread carefully ask your friends who played prop, the coach, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cruz_del_Sur, post: 1024048, member: 55747"] Have you ever played as a prop before? It is a very, very specialized role. If the fly half gets injured and you have no replacement, anyone is allowed to fill in the role. Same with flanker, number 8, scrumhalf, etc. There are very good reason why scrums go uncontested when no props can replace an injured/yellow carded one. If you place someone who doesn't know what he is doing as a prop, the problem is not that you will lose the scrum. The problem is the chances of injury are not small. These guys withstand a lot of force on their necks/shoulder/backs. It's not just about being strong. There is a LOT of technique going on in there. Experience plays a huge role too. This is not just about leaning forward and pushing. I generally have no problem giving advice to comments like these. I always think "worst case he breaks a bone or twists something". I'd be very careful in this case thou. Front rowers are a different animal. Tread carefully ask your friends who played prop, the coach, etc. [/QUOTE]
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