My name is Ben Pegna, and I am the founder of I Dream of Rugby.

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​Having attended a school not recognised for rugby, having played 'B' team rugby for the majority of my school days and having been told I was too small to play top level rugby it was unlikely that I was going to play professional rugby.

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However, I ignored doubters and critics, and although not a superstar I achieved my goal of playing professionally and semi professionally; playing in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and also provincial rugby in South Africa where a greater emphasis is placed on the size of the loose forwards than in most countries and where they have an abundance of outstanding athletes.

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I am now a coach based in the UK and work here and overseas with professional players and with some of the best up and coming youngsters in the game.

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Previously I have worked with the England Sevens team as the Performance Analyst and have coached in professional academies at London Scottish, the PUK Rugby Institute (the largest and most successful academy in South Africa), the Vikings Rugby Academy in South Africa (part of the Sharks Academy) and with the the Scottish Rugby Union's u20 exiles programme.

Currently I work with the London Wasps Academy.​

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I can relate to the aspiring young player who wants to pursue goals, achieve rugby dreams and leave no stone unturned in attempting to get to the top.

I can relate to your desire to fulfill your potential.

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Crucially though, from my own playing experiences, and from my coaching career I also know what it takes to get into the professional game and how to get to the top.

I have personally overcome early playing setbacks, I have overcome injuries to continue playing, and I have rehabilitated and returned from a year out of rugby after contracting the MRSA infection.​

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I made many mistakes along the way, and this website is designed to help you avoid those same mistakes.

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We will offer advice ​and insights gathered from a collection of rugby's best coaches and players, the game's most experienced Strength and Conditioning coaches, the world's best nutritionists and some of the best medical practitioners in sport, ultimately giving you access to the best information out there and giving you a better shot at pursuing your dreams.

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Our goal is helping you fulfill your potential and we are excited about how I Dream of Rugby can help you.​