page_title: Scrum cap
hierarchical_section_title: Scrum cap
caption_attribution_description: Lineout Heineken Cup 2013-14, 12 October 2013, Twickenham Stoop. Match between: Harlequins - Scarlets
context_page_description: The scrum cap is a form of headgear used by rugby players to protect the ears in the scrum, which can otherwise suffer injuries leading to the condition commonly known as cauliflower ears. Although originally designed for forwards they are now worn by players of all positions, even those who do not play in the scrum. A prominent back to wear a scrum cap is Leigh Halfpenny who removes his to kick for goal.
  A simpler alternative to a cap, or a head-cap and used by many players, is a thin strip of foam or cloth and electrical tape wrapped around the ears like a head band.
context_section_description: The scrum cap is a form of headgear used by rugby players to protect the ears in the scrum, which can otherwise suffer injuries leading to the condition commonly known as cauliflower ears. Although originally designed for forwards they are now worn by players of all positions, even those who do not play in the scrum. A prominent back to wear a scrum cap is Leigh Halfpenny who removes his to kick for goal.
  A simpler alternative to a cap, or a head-cap and used by many players, is a thin strip of foam or cloth and electrical tape wrapped around the ears like a head band.
caption: Welsh international lock Jake Ball wearing a scrum cap
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