Vaseline or "vas" as its generally referred to is used to reduce the friction on the ears. The friction is generally caused by the material of the shorts and shirts rubbing against the skin. The ear itself is cartridge and can damage very easily. The props and hookers are the most likely to wear it but other pack members do use it. The front row have an addition reason which is the collision made when packing down against their opponents heads and the ears do take consistent punishment.
there are no helmets in rugby only in american football. that is why rugby is so brutal and why players wear tape around their ears to stop them getting ripped off. there is only one "helmet" which is a scrum cap which is used like the tape to stop their ears being ripped off
Eyes on rugby!
Most rugby players wear shoulder pads, which protects them when they tackle and for when they are in a scrum or ruck. The players who go in the scrums and rucks wear scrum hats, this prevents them from head injuries, but also prevents cauliflower ears. And nearly all the players wear gum shields to protect their teeth.
Many players now wear scrum caps to protect the ears and head. Taping of the ears is questionable. However, apply Vaseline to the out area of the ear and place a soft cause or cotton-wool over the ear. Ally the tape around the head, players usually use a medical stretch adhesive tape for this - The padding will stop the rubbing of the ear and will stop the tape sticking to the ear itself - Also seek medical advice as well as there are problems encountered with ear damage by many players
ears forward-happy ears to side-content ears flat back-aggressive, in pain ears slightly back-listening behind them
The tape you see a lot of rugby players wearing, singularly wrapped without going further up the hand/thumb for support, is normally just added as a preventative measure following a previous wrist strain. Once strained, the wrist area can be prone to being strained again, particularly under the high stress/impact it is put under in rugby.
when a horse puts his ears back he is angry or in pain. It depends what he puts his ears back at. I hope this is of some help to you. what to you do that he puts his ears back at...?if you wright back im sure i can help you..=]
There is some speculation of the origin of the phrase "pin your ears back". Some people think it originates from how animals pin their ears back when they are in attack mode.
if a horse's ears are back slightly, it means he is irratated or restless if his ears are back completely, he is fearful,angry, aggressive, scared ect. hope this helps!!
Some grasshoppers make sounds with their back legs but they do not have ears there.
When a horse's ears are pinned back (Flat against the back of it's head.) it is telling you "Back off buddy!" It means the horse is not in a good mood. (It is not happy.) This could be followed by a kick or a bite, so watch out and back up!
horses often show their feelings by moving their ears, if the ears are forward: the horse is interested or exited in something. if the ears are slanted back or twitching: the horse is relaxed and listening to what is around him. if the ears are flat back: the horse is angry.