|You need speed to succeed|
|Around the Academy:
Speed is one area we've put a lot of emphasis on.
We've even had Olympic sprinter Darren Campbell in to help the players improve their technique.
We use timing lights situated at 10m intervals to measure players' speed over 40m - which is the point at which they should be reaching top gear.
There's no shirking! We keep strict records so we can see how their times are improving.
Full-back Rhys Williams is one of our fastest players. He does 40m in under five seconds.
But rugby is not a sport that requires players to run in straight lines all the time.
Players need to be able to change direction without losing pace.
They practice this by doing drills similar to the one pictured left.
Why not try it out for yourself!