It's about using your attributes to the best of your abilities. However the way centres play is very subjective and comes down to the individual coach's tactics for that game. For example, take a look ...

If there is one place Australian rugby is ... next long-term inside centre due to his great mix of physicality, directness and ball playing. The Brumbies have some of the best depth in the country ...

But as a rule the outside centre tends to be quicker, but not maybe as big as an inside centre. England's Mike Tindall, who has played most of his international rugby at outside centre, has the ideal ...