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This professional rugby player’s training diet would surely shame us all

Published 11:57 4 Dec 2015 GMT

Updated 11:58 4 Dec 2015 GMT

Patrick McCarry
This professional rugby player’s training diet would surely shame us all

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Post-game takeaway must be the highlight of most lads' week.

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
Quinoa Salad Dinner
  • Salmon sashimi
  • Beef teriyaki
Snacks
  • Museli 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
Pancakes Dinner
  • Post-match takeaway
Snacks
  • Fruit, oats & yoghurt
Supper
  • Green vegetable smoothie

O'CONNOR'S FULL DIET

Jimmy food *5 Litres of water a day too

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