wear and tear

The three-time British and Irish Lions tourist made the announcement two months before the start of the Rugby World Cup, citing wear and tear on his body.

His style does not depend so much on explosive speed, but rather on experience and the progressive wear and tear of his opponent.

As time has passed, wear and tear on the surfaces has grown considerably, particularly with potholes.

It was a newly installed hybrid field of rye and synthetic grass that could endure the wear and tear of 300-pound combatants.

Again, there were signs of wear and tear as he called for the physio to treat a neck issue and then a problem with his right forearm against German Struff.