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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How should rugby players fuel for a match?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Fill your glycogen stores in the day before and on match day with carbohydrate-rich meals, top up carbohydrate at half-time with easily digestible fuel, and hydrate through breaks in play. This supports repeated high-intensity sprints and sharpness in the final quarter."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why is recovery nutrition so important in rugby?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Rugby's collisions cause more muscle damage than most sports, making recovery especially important. Taking on around 20 to 30 grams of protein with carbohydrate after a match supports muscle repair and glycogen replenishment, helping you recover from the physical toll."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Does carbohydrate matter for a collision sport like rugby?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes. Much of rugby is repeated high-intensity sprints that draw heavily on carbohydrate. As glycogen declines through a match, your ability to repeat sprints falls away, so full stores before and carbohydrate top-ups during the game support late-game performance."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How much protein do rugby players need?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Around 20 to 30 grams after a match supports recovery, and players building or maintaining muscle and power need adequate protein spread across the day alongside sufficient overall energy. This supports the strength and power work underpinning rugby performance."
      }
    }
  ]
}