Best Rugby Crossover Sports
Logan Collins, Ke'Von Williams and Ben Pinkelman sat down and recorded last summer as Pink was gearing up for a RWC run. We talked about what types of crossover athletes transfer the best to rugby. After much debate, 4 opinions and no consensus. Enjoy, and PICKEM!
Ke'Von working the corner as Pink supports
(Photo cred: Travis Prior)
upside = understand spacing, help defense, usually tall
downside = does a wet jump shot equate to rugby? (TBD)
Ke'Von: Decathalon
upside = can do a bit of everything
downside = can do a bit of everything
Pink: Wrestling
upside = physical, winning rucks in tight space
downside = can't pass well, mental wreck (due to solo sport history?!)
Bt: Football
upside = physicality, beasts
downside = lacking real time decision making
Ke'Von's dream crossover = Russell Wilson at #10
Pinky supporting his mate (just look at those teardrop quads 👀😍)
(photo cred: Travis Prior)
Logan: Hockey
upside = toughness, hand eye coordination
downside = Canadians are the only proof of hockey crossovers
Bt: Soccer (soft?)
upside = foot eye coordination, Cody Melphy played soccer
downside = low scoring, boring defensive games, flopping
Pinkelman: Volleyball
upside = set piece experts
downside = way too chill
Ke'Von: Baseball
upside = chummy team sport, hand eye coordination
downside = only a contact sport if your hitting well...
Boys who scrap together, win together .... (cue Danny Barrett running in with the collar grab)
(Photo cred: The King of Colorado Rugby Photography: Travis Prior)
Pinks Favorite OTC Drills:
- Pinky Drills (getting up off the ground quickly and flipping 180 degrees)- 3 v 3 (live format)
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