Rugby

I have never played rugby before, and i want to try out for a club team. The coach said that about 70 percent of the players didnt know how to play when they began, so thats not really a problem. But i wanted to know if there is any training (more cardio or specific exercises, etc.) i should start doing now to get ready, and if i should expect to get my face rearranged or just a black eye. By nature im a big guy, and i lift a lot, but i think that i may have to change some things. thanks in advance

egocide