The Welsh X Factor

Some game.

I LOVE the 6 Nations.

A short tournament and at this stage anything can happen.

As a kid I used to love the big match ups - England vs. France or the passionate encounters against the Welsh, Irish and the Scots.

Now the climate has changed.

It is anyone's ball game.

But do you know what?

Fitness is truly becoming the X Factor.

I remember when the top teams were really paving a way on the rugby pitch.

But now anyone can take it. The gap between all nations has truly shrunk.

It was great to hear Shaun Edwards, the Welsh Assistant Coach talk about the difference being the Welsh's fitness in the last 1/4. I couldn't agree more. Rugby Fitness allowed them to sustain the pressure, the chase, the hunt until finally it yielded points.

Where is your X Factor?

Here's to more of the same - even though I am on the receiving end of it!

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John Lark

Author Get Fit for Rugby