I think that is probably not the reason CET. Of course, a natural athleticism is an advantage in any sport. There are also, of course, a very few players who are exceptionally gifted in the skills of more than one sport. I believe Dennis Compton played both cricket and football at the top level.

However, although the skills of (say) a rugby player might be adaptable to a gaelic code of football or the Amnerican Football games, I would say that cricket and rugby require very different skills to football. I think that the very best athletes naturally gravitate towards the sport which usees their natural talent best.