Can Anyone Tell Me What

[emmie]

the rugby players have at the back of their rugby shirts, i noticed it whilst watching the Rugby World Cup. The item is near to the size of a cigarette packet. Or possibly be a bit smaller. I think the footballers have them as well.

[patgreg]

Just Googled it! It's a GPS tracker!

[drmorgans]

They have a sort of tracker, so that coaches can analyse where they have been on the field, how far and fast they have run etc.

[emmie]

how fascinating, i had no idea, obviously,
i am enjoying the matches i have seen so far. Is anyone else
watching the Rugby World Cup

[jno]

bits of it. Well done the Welsh.

I bet all bosses would like to be tracking their employees every second of the day. Wouldn't that be lovely.

[shoota]

Always struck me as being a bit dangerous, I'm sure they are padded but I still wouldn't want that hovering over my spine if I fell on it.

[TonyV]

the actual tracker can be quite small, so I would imagine they are encased in foam or rubber to prevent any damage to the player if he lands on it (and not damage the tracker either)

[jourdain2]

I clicked on this feeling just a little smug because I knew the answer -alas, others are there before me. :( Rather 'Big Brother is watching you' so that players can be instructed and better trained. We're watching as much as appears on terrestrial TV, but I much prefer Rugby League ---- final of Super League coming up shortly. If you like rugby, please watch - League is much faster and more exciting. Took a while for Mr. J2 to come around to that viewpoint, but he now agrees.

[Hopkirk]

Don't believe this tripe, it really is a packet of fags for half time.

[TonyV]

The technology is used in lots of sports where players are moving around, football being a major user.

[emmie]

seems a bit Big Brother but if it helps the Managers and players, then i guess that is the future.
Well done Wales, they deserved the win.