Today I chat with England Rugby’s Head Nutritionist Dr Graeme Close.Graeme is also the Head of Nutrition on the European Tour of Golf, a Professor of Human Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University and has worked in Premier League Soccer. He is also a former professional rugby league player.We talk about;What it’s like working for Eddie Jones and the English Rugby (RFU) environment.If alcohol has a place at the top level in the modern game.How to fuel your body in the lead up to matches.What to do if you feel you can’t eat before games.His opinions on the vegan / plant based diet and how it affects performance in rugby.Best overall supplement for rugby players.Best pre-workout / pre match supplement.His opinion on whether rugby players should be allowed to smoke weed.His research into CBD.WADA loopholes that allow rugby players to take banned substances.How to gain weight.Biggest mistakes rugby players make around nutrition.You can find Graeme on instagram @closenutritionhttps://www.closenutrition.com/My instagram is The Off Field Rugby Coach @offfieldrugby, any feedback you have or thoughts for the pod, please DM me there, would love to hear them.Thanks to all the people sharing the podcast on their instagram stories (I put a post out for each pod). If you enjoyed the chat, I would be grateful if you also shared the pod and sent it to some friends.Please subscribe/follow the podcast wherever you’re listening.Really appreciate you clicking in, cheers! Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.