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The Stereotypical Rugby Player From Every Tier One Nation

IRELAND:

Stereotypical player: Another who has undergone an image change in recent years. His credo used to be best exemplified in that clip of Ciaran Fitzgerald asking everyone where they had mislaid their pride. Now, he’s a ‘product’ of the ‘Leinster academy’ with a big social media presence and a large stake in an organic health food business.

Position: Back-row

After he retires: Bit of punditry, bit of business. Writes an autobiography with either Alan English or Brendan Fanning before finding himself at the heart of a Guinness advertising campaign.


ITALY:

Stereotypical player: A violent, lovable, neanderthal looking toiler who is as honest as the day is long. Possibly Argentinian.

Position: Back-row

After he retires: Remains in France most probably.

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