Jeff Probyn: Taller props are causing more front row injuries

The front row is the most important position in rugby. It is important that players play in the front rows from as early as possible to build up a catalogue of knowledge. The current elite players have little experience of playing in a proper scrum. They have only played at the elite level over the past ten years. They had never had to hold a level and stationary scrums. Hookers had also never hooked a ball. Tom Youngs is an example of a player who could have played in this position. He was a prop forward for England and the Lions. His career has spanned 46 years and he has played for over 30 clubs.