Being a professional rugby player, in an age where technology and tracking leave little room for errors, is far from easy.
Video sessions, gym work, pitch drills, one-on-ones and mental visualisation techniques – add in media and sponsor obligations and the week fills up pretty fast.
It is important, then, to fuel up with a proper diet plan.
Australian international James O’Connor is currently in training and hoping to attract the interest of a Super Rugby franchise ahead of the 2016 season. The versatile back featured with Toulon last season so could yet return.
With a training diet like this [full schedule at the bottom], he should be in prime condition for the club that wants to take a chance. We have selected two days from the week to give an insight into an impressive diet.
THURSDAY
Breakfast
- Green vegetable smoothie
- Oats
- Coffee
Lunch
- Quinoa salad with chicken
- Sushi
Dinner
- Salmon sashimi
- Beef teriyaki
Snacks
- Muesli yoghurt
- Whey protein shake
- Almonds & walnuts
Supper
- Salt & vinegar crisps
- Dark chocolate
SATURDAY (Match-day)
Breakfast
- Bacon, avocado & feta
- 3 poached eggs
- Rye bread
Lunch
- Pancakes with banana & berries
Dinner
- Post-match takeaway
Snacks
- Fruit, oats & yoghurt
Supper
- Green vegetable smoothie
O’CONNOR’S FULL DIET
