“Scrummage” is the end product of a blend of final year journalism portfolio and a will to help new rugby fans understand the positions of the game. Having played as a tight-head prop for my Universities 1st team it was great how much people wanted to talk to rugby players and yet when I attempted to explain what it was a prop did you could see the look of confusion slide across their face.

So what I did was create a series of video containing some of the biggest names in world rugby to help describe and explain the various positions of Rugby Union. Each episode covers aspects such as training, diet, injury prevention, the difference between two positions of the same name (such as the number 4 & 5 lock) and then end with who the professionals think is the best player in the world at their position.

The next episode in the series is concentrating on the last forward, the link mane between the forwards and backs, the number 8 and to do this we have with us:

Ben Morgan

Number 8, Gloucester & England

Along with Saracens Billy Vunipola, Ben Morgan is England’s answer to the likes of Sean O’Brien, Sergio Parisse and Kieran Read. Known for his excellent line breaks, heavy ball carrying and his ability to control the scrum from the back Morgan has cemented himself in the England team, especially after scoring his debut try against Argentina during the 2013 Summer tour.

Ashley Johnson

Back row, London Wasps & South Africa

The thrice-capped Springbok made an instant impact upon his debut for London Wasps. He is known for his speed and agility for a forward and is a very hard man to stop when he is moving with the ball in hand.

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