England International Mike Brown: What Makes a Great Fullback? With tips and skills on how to do it

In this episode of The Rugby Institute, I sit down with former England fullback Mike Brown to explore what it really takes to excel in the number 15 jersey.

Mike earned 72 caps for England, became England's most-capped fullback, won a Grand Slam, and built a professional career spanning more than 20 years. Drawing on that experience, he shares his insights into positioning, game awareness, leading the back three, dominating the high ball, and the qualities that separate good fullbacks from great ones.

We also dive into leadership, player-led versus coach-led environments, high performance, talent development, and the habits that allowed Mike to perform at the highest level for over two decades.

Topics covered:
🏉 The role of the modern fullback
🏉 Reading the game and positioning
🏉 Leading the back three
🏉 Winning aerial contests
🏉 Player-led vs coach-led environments
🏉 Leadership and accountability
🏉 High performance habits
🏉 Longevity in professional rugby
🏉 Talent identification and development

If you're a rugby player, coach, or fan looking to better understand elite performance and the fullback position, this episode is packed with practical insights.

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