By Andy Black

An F-16 fighter-jet roll is equivalent to nine G’s of force. Nasa pilots pass out at 10G if they’re not wearing modified G-force suits. However, this all pales in comparison to professional rugby players and what they put their bodies through on a weekly basis.

A study carried out by the New York Times saw the average player clock up over 20Gs with some collisions going above 40Gs. Only a select few have the strength and courage to endure such forces – and keep coming back for more.

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Source: The Drum