Former Ospreys star Gavin Henson. Photo / Getty Images
A Welsh rugby club is taking a stand against the accessories of image-conscious players.
The Ospreys have imposed a ban on spray tans and only those who have played 50 matches for the Welsh club or 15 times for their country are allowed to wear boots colored anything other than traditional black.
The new rules come after the departure of Gavin Henson and James Hook, two high-profile and fashion-conscious players.
"The fake tan and the coloured boots and the Galacticos label doesn't interest us really," coach Sean Holley told the Daily Telegraph.
"We've banned the tan. It's real tan only. And you are only allowed to wear coloured boots if you've played over 50 times for the Ospreys or over 15 times for your country.
"We feel that you have to earn the respect, you have to earn the right to do something.
"We want to work hard, we want to represent our region properly. We don't want to be false or misrepresented."
The team has won six of seven league matches to top the standings since the advent of the new rules.
- AP/HERALD ONLINE
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