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Most top rugby players show up to practice already dehydrated, even though they have trainers and tools to help them stay hydrated.
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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance During Two Different Preseason Training Sessions in Elite Rugby Union Players
Cross-Sectional Study
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2014 FebThe study found that most elite rugby players were not drinking enough fluids before training, which matches the claim. Scientists checked their urine before exercise and saw they were often dehydrated.
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