Technique, ball skills and tactics are all crucial elements of modern rugby. But fitness and strength and conditioning have become absolutely crucial elements of making a pro rugby team click. I spoke to Munster S&C man Aled Walters and the province’s scrum coach Jerry Flannery about how they go about getting their team in the right shape.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0304/684593-strength-and-conditioning-in-professional-rugby/

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