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Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
Having played rugby for several years, I can confidently say that I've played more games than not, at least a little banged up. If I waited untill I was 100% to get back out there, I'd probably only play maybe half the games.
That being said, you've got to be able to recognize when it's something that is annoying vs something that has the potential to put you out for a longer period of time. I once lost most of a season because I kept trying to play too soon after repeatedly pulling a hamstring. Contrast that with this last summer where I played every game for my club (and them some at lower divisions) and just about every one I was at least a little beat up before hand, but I knew they weren't season ending potential type problems, so I just kept going.
Long story short, don't be a sissy and sit out because you're sore, and don't be ######ed and play when you're likely gonna ruin your whole season.
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That is absolutely the case! I played rugby for years and while I miss the sport to some extent, I don't really miss being banged up for most/all of the summer! Like most guys, I played hurt and really only had these things hold me back when I felt that I couldn't really help the team.