Nick Easter’s warning over players’ changing physiques should be heeded | Paul Rees

Bulking up these days may be essential but there is reason to believe it can shorten a player’s career often at the cost of honing their skillsNick Easter had just turned 17 when rugby union became an open sport in August 1995. His career has spanned most of the professional era and even though he is closer to 40 than 30, he is an ever-present in the Harlequins pack – the last time he did not play in a league or European match for his club was in January 2013, starting every one since then – and a player who uses his experience profitably. Continue reading...