When it comes to kitting yourself out for rugby, there are a few key elements required.
You need a mouthguard to protect your pearly whites, rugby boots which you choose based on your position and a scrum cap for those in the huddle, especially if you want to avoid the dreaded ‘cauliflower ears’ à la Martin Johnson. But before you get to invest in these all-important add-ons, though, you’ll need to get the fundamentals right – namely a jersey and shorts.
