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A big 240 pound runnng back vs a 190 pound cornerback, a 290 pound defensive tackle vs a bloucking back at 210, that same 290 pounder vs a 215 pound QB. We dont see that kind of size difference in rugby/hockey.
The size range in rugby is typically 190-290lbs, its not THAT uncommon to see a O line sized 300+lb'er here and there either, the locks are 6'7 and up as standard. The spectrum from smallest to biggest player on the field is wider in football true, but you absolutely see "small" guys vs huge guys in rugby too.
Even in hockey theres gonna be dudes that are like 180 on the same rink with dudes who are 230-240, with the occasional guy bigger than that. The velocity made possible with the skates (plus additional factors like the ice and boards) makes the potential for big hits higher there too, although they're not as frequent.
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