But some people were suggesting that the Hudd needed to lose two or three stone, which was, and is, ridiculous. As the Hudd himself said in that article, he's lost a bit of weight—which is, frankly, a pretty imprecise statement—but the important thing is that he's improved his stamina. That's been far more apparent in recent matches than any loss of weight.
I agree with this but it isn't just about stamina, the players look sharper and are reacting to situations quicker.
And of course the longer your fitness stays during a game the longer your concentration and focus stays as well.
And personally I think it will lead to us getting less injuries.