SOFTER LANDINGS FOR WORLD CUP PLAYERS?

The England rugby team made headlines across the globe with their dual triumph against the New Zealand All Blacks and World Cup holders Australia in June. Now the team is looking forward to returning ‘down under’ to challenge the holders for the cup – and UK-manufactured mesh elements in the stadium’s turf could make life a little easier for them.

Melbourne-based StrathAyr, a leading manufacturer of reinforced turf systems, uses ReFlex® mesh elements from Blackburn-based Netlon as the core of its engineered rootzone, and the rugby players could be competing on StrathAyr’s ‘MegAyr’ turf when they play for the cup in October.

MegAyr reinforced turf comprises a rootzone of ReFlex® mesh elements, sand and peat moss to provide load bearing, impact absorption benefits, and a greatly improved environment for grass growth. It has been developed by StrathAyr so that the complete system can be delivered on the “roll”.

Netlon’s ReFlex® mesh elements are 2” x 4” piece of flexible polypropylene mesh. When blended uniformly within a rootzone profile the mesh elements reinforce three dimensionally, acting like thousands of springs to improve load bearing ability and resistance to compaction. The spring back action also creates a cushioning effect on impact. Given the ferocity of tackling and scrummaging in modern rugby the players will welcome the softer landings the MegAyr system promises.

ReFlex® performance benefits have been scientifically demonstrated over 20 years and proven in some of the world’s leading sports stadia and events arenas. Rolls of MegAyr are being prepared and held in reserve for use as replacement turf in the rugby tournament stadia as and when required.

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