What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mature and train for Rugby, for instance? That's traditional (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "traditional". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OLD (synonym="mature/aged") + SCHOOL (synonym="to train/educate in an institution like/for instance, Rugby, a public school") = OLDSCHOOL; definition: "traditional" The answer is OLDSCHOOL.

Mature and train for Rugby, for instance? That's traditional (3,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29170 | 29 Across | 2023-09-08 flower

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