Often, it takes years to win a national championship. Teams make local and then regional gains before getting to championship weekend, and when that trophy is finally claimed, it’s not uncommon for the player pool to turn over. Individuals redirect energy toward non-rugby things – work, family, recovery – while teams reload, dig into their depth, and listen for new voices. [lead photo: Nicole Moriarity @momedia_designs]
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