How long for Dads Army?
ProSport is the Number One range of sports support in the UK – helping people relieve, prevent and protect them from the risk of high-impact and potential injuries. This week our ProSport expert looks at how age affects players and why the likes of Neil Back, Jason Leonard, Martin Johnson (pictured, right) and Dorian West are still playing the best rugby of their careers. A lot was made about the age of England’s squad (mainly by the Australians!) going into the 2003 Rugby World Cup, however, experience and skill meant that they were triumphant; but just how long can these guys carry on playing? Skipper Martin Johnson has vowed at 34 that he will not play in two years time for the Lions, but has not ruled out the 2004 RBS Six Nations. Likewise, Neil Back (34) and Jason Leonard (35) have not mentioned retirement. Are these groups of players’ super-human or super-fit and if so how can you prolong your career whatever level of rugby you play? How long a rugby career will last will depend
