Mouthguards
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I think this is poor form, I notice a number of players ABs and Super rugby dont seem to wear them, does set a poor example for kids who have to wear them and are told they will be be sent off the field if they are not wearing them.
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@taniwharugby 100%...just repeating your disappoint isn't enough, i thought it was a rule
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Savea is a serial offender. My father was speaking to Ian Foster at the local supermarket, and asked him this exact question about Ardie. He said they should be wearing mouthguards, but obviously aren't and it isn't enforced.
There is a simple solution. The ref makes sure all players have mouthguards. If they don't, they can't take the field. That's the rule with shinguards and football.
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im older than all these guys and we always grew up wearing them so i have very little tolerance for claims of ignorance
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@Bovidae said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
The ref makes sure all players have mouthguards. If they don't, they can't take the field.
thats how it is for us plebs
Refs are quite strict on kids (unsure at senior rugby) when they do the boot check, kids have to show they have a mouhtguard and are told if he sees them playing without it, they will be sent off.
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@taniwharugby the breathing issue thing reminds me of some of the mask excuses...if you...a professional athlete is having such trouble breathing with it in...then you should get yourself check out
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@Crucial said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Wasn't there a mention in the commentary during the game that they overheard the ref saying something about a mouthguard?
Yes, but ironically, I think it was an AB player pointing the finger at a Wallaby before a scrum.
I have noticed that the PI players seem to be the ones who often don't wear a mouthguard.
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@Machpants given he would have had to wear one all through his junior days, and supposed to now, is just slack he doesnt wear one
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Oh calm down Karens! š
Shall we also legislate for depowered scrums because the kids are told to play rugby that way too?
What else? No physios because some junior teams don't have them.
Take away ABs cars because children aren't allowed to drive?
Ban steaks because babies can't eat them?
Surely someone can explain to kids the difference between adults and children and how family are the best role models to follow.
Jesus, the bugger is having enough issues playing out of position but you insist he wears a distracting mouthguard so that sprogs, who'll give the game up at age 13, will feel included?
Just joshing but there's a principle about teaching kids the difference between them and adults, just like you learned, with no life damaging consequences, back in your day.
You turned out alright
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@Siam said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Oh calm down Karens! š
Shall we also legislate for depowered scrums because the kids are told to play rugby that way too?
What else? No physios because some junior teams don't have them.
Take away ABs cars because children aren't allowed to drive?
Ban steaks because babies can't eat them?
Surely someone can explain to kids the difference between adults and children and how family are the best role models to follow.
Jesus, the bugger is having enough issues playing out of position but you insist he wears a distracting mouthguard so that sprogs, who'll give the game up at age 13, will feel included?
Just joshing but there's a principle about teaching kids the difference between them and adults, just like you learned, with no life damaging consequences, back in your day.
You turned out alright
šMouthguards are about preventing concussion.
World Rugby should mandate their use so Karens don't sue them (or have less grounds to sue them on).
And given that they're specially fitted by orthodentistrotechno peeps it shouldn't really be uncomfortable. I used pharmacy bought home molded ones for years and they were no big deal.
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@booboo said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@Siam said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Oh calm down Karens! š
Shall we also legislate for depowered scrums because the kids are told to play rugby that way too?
What else? No physios because some junior teams don't have them.
Take away ABs cars because children aren't allowed to drive?
Ban steaks because babies can't eat them?
Surely someone can explain to kids the difference between adults and children and how family are the best role models to follow.
Jesus, the bugger is having enough issues playing out of position but you insist he wears a distracting mouthguard so that sprogs, who'll give the game up at age 13, will feel included?
Just joshing but there's a principle about teaching kids the difference between them and adults, just like you learned, with no life damaging consequences, back in your day.
You turned out alright
šMouthguards are about preventing concussion.
World Rugby should mandate their use so Karen's don't sue them (or have less grounds to sue them on).
And given that they're specially fitted by orthodentistrotechno peeps it shouldn't really be uncomfortable. I used pharmacy bought home molded ones for years and they were no big deal.
And to prevent tooth injuries.... the custom made ones are extremely comfortable
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@broughie said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@Bovidae so just for clarity is the mouthguard to protect the player?
Yes. As others have said, mouthguards are the best way to lessen any chance of getting concussion. Headgear really only protects your head from bumps and wounds.
The other thing is the wearing of mouthguards is meant to be mandatory and is part of the NZ player's collective agreement.
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@booboo said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
@Siam said in Bledisloe Four: Brisbane, 7 November:
Oh calm down Karens! š
Shall we also legislate for depowered scrums because the kids are told to play rugby that way too?
What else? No physios because some junior teams don't have them.
Take away ABs cars because children aren't allowed to drive?
Ban steaks because babies can't eat them?
Surely someone can explain to kids the difference between adults and children and how family are the best role models to follow.
Jesus, the bugger is having enough issues playing out of position but you insist he wears a distracting mouthguard so that sprogs, who'll give the game up at age 13, will feel included?
Just joshing but there's a principle about teaching kids the difference between them and adults, just like you learned, with no life damaging consequences, back in your day.
You turned out alright
šMouthguards are about preventing concussion.
World Rugby should mandate their use so Karen's don't sue them (or have less grounds to sue them on).
And given that they're specially fitted by orthodentistrotechno peeps it shouldn't really be uncomfortable. I used pharmacy bought home molded ones for years and they were no big deal.
Yes mum š
How come so many concussions with mouthguards then? I mean as the best thing to prevent concussion they're a bit shit at it.
Cool more laws for rugby, just because an 8 year old pointed and his parents treated him as an all seeing oracle. It's the dock for you Ardie!! You're responsible for harming our children's brains with your sloppy role modelling.
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