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The Stereotypical Rugby Player From Every Tier One Nation

NEW ZEALAND:

Stereotypical Player: A technically perfect, born to be a rugby player, did nothing else with his life, kid. Whenever he gets criticised, his countrymen react the way Eddie Keher does whenever anyone looks sideways at Henry Shefflin.

Position: Flanker

After he retires: Only returns to the public eye when a New Zealander commits a horrific tackle and he gives an interview defending him.


SCOTLAND:

Stereotypical player: He used to be a sharp-witted rugby player/banker whose fiery anti-Englishness on the pitch was belied by his unionism and urbanity off the pitch. Now he’s a talented player who tries far too hard. Very hit and miss sort of character.

Position: Fly-half

After he retires: Promotes Iron Bru and Whiskey.

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