Scrum Cap Questions

[RugbyLad99]

Hello Guys,
So, I will be starting training soon(either Tuesday or Thursday) and I would like to know some stuff about scrum caps. What are the major advantages of them and does it matter what position I am? What are they like to wear? I think they look good but how much do they affect performance and other things etc.? Also, is it fun playing rugby in the mud? Oh and I am 5ft 2" would I be most likely put in scrumhalf hooker or what?

I need all the advice I can get!

Thanks.

[Buenchico]

There seems to be a website devoted to everything these days!
http://rugbyscrumcaps.co.uk/?page_id=36
(Although that site recommends a couple of particular suppliers, it still seems to offer some good advice anyway).

[Tilly2]

Just go along to the training and go with the flow, RugbyLad. I'm sure someone will put you right.

[Stephen_G]

I put an answer in your thread about Mouthguards, and answered about Scrum Caps too

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Sport/Question1467986.html#answer-10171642

[ToraToraTora]

I was a prop and I mostly never bothered except when I had a bad gash down my forehead but other front 5 used them especially the guys with sticky out ears. Fortunately my ears are naturally pinned back but others can end up with Cauliflowers if they don't wear them. Any position wears them but mostly it's front 5.

[ChillDoubt]

Young Chill wears one as a matter of course, for 2 reasons:

I've always insisted he did so from age 9 and because I'm a rugby referee!
IMHO they should be mandatory, certainly for under-18's.

The main thing is to have fun. Enjoy yourself.

[murraymints]

chilli..you have to keep beautiful for your nuptials too !!!

[ChillDoubt]

Indeed minty!
When paying as a lock forward I always ensured my ears were taped and I wore my mouth guard. Thus I have maintained my rugged good looks!