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Jason Kelce tested his physical abilities in a different sport by making a surprise amateur rugby appearance in London. The 38-year-old former Philadelphia Eagles center played approximately 30 minutes for Old Streetonians against local rivals Hackney RFC, absorbing a rough introduction before using his strength and powerful leg drive to fight through defenders. Kelce was visiting the United Kingdom to cover the Eagles’ NFL London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but found time to experience rugby’s physical demands firsthand.

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00:01Jason Kell spent 13 NFL seasons overpowering defensive linemen, but the former Eagles center received a rough introduction when he
00:09tried rugby in London.
00:11The 38-year-old played approximately 30 minutes for amateur club old street names in a training match against Hackney
00:18RFC.
00:19Yeah! My dad played rugby when I was growing up. Always wanted to have the opportunity to do it.
00:26I got my first taste of an actual scrum, not a tush push right there.
00:31Oh, there we go!
00:34Kels absorbed some punishing tackles as he adjusted to a sport with different rules and almost no protection.
00:41Once he found his rhythm, Kels' NFL power took over as he charged through defenders and kept driving after contact.
00:48He was in London to cover the Eagles against the Jaguars, but still found time to prove his toughness travels
00:54well.
00:56It's a nice bit of practice.
00:56Bet you'll be able to spend more information on tryingminded online.
00:57He's guy twelve years ago and is able that jump on nearly Melissa something.
00:57He believes that, Kevin, what if he didn't ask him, he didn't ask?
00:57Hear about Dealer with Mail, who made his ownmma.
00:57He doesn't eat anything, though it's nice, but he needs to be prepared to make upсть.
00:57You

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