Why do rugby players hold their hands like that?

Want a quick round up of all the big headlines across sports? Sign up to The Pulse - The Athletic's daily sports newsletter in your inbox every morning: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/the-pulse/?source=contentvideo The most famous kicker in rugby used to place his hands in front of himself before he struck the ball, and many copied. But why? Follow Tifo Sports by The Athletic: TikTok: @tifosports Facebook: @tifosports1 Instagram: @tifosports_ About Tifo Sports by The Athletic: Tifo creates in-depth historical and geopolitical breakdowns of sports across the globe. We know there’s an appetite for thoughtful, intelligent content. For stuff that makes the complicated simple. We provide analysis on the NBA, NFL, tennis, golf and more. Tifo was founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. The Athletic brings you world-class sports journalism from the best team of writers in the world. Whether it's exclusive interviews, insightful podcasts or thought-provoking stories, The Athletic has you covered. For business inquiries, reach out to [email protected]. Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com Music provided by APM Music #Shorts #Rugby #RugbyUnion