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How Charles Ollivon built rugby armour without sacrificing mobility

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Feb 12, 2026
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Modern elite rugby doesn’t reward size alone. It rewards bodies that can absorb impact, recover fast, and repeat high-intensity efforts week after week.

At nearly two metres tall and over 110kg, Charles Ollivon represents a rare balance: mass, movement, and durability in a collision sport that breaks most bodies early.

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