New to rugby looking for some insight.

I just joined my local men's team and am very excited to learn and play this fantastic sport. Right now I'm about 5'9" and 230lbs, a bit chubby(definitely am going to lose some weight once I get further into the season) I have a bit of speed but am no usain bolt lol. I have good upper body strength but most of my strength is in my legs. Any suggestions on what position I should play? My dad used to play for a national sevens team and the local 15s team and was huge but fast(deadly combo) and played 2nd row, and number 8. He suggested I should be playing 2nd row. What do you guys think? Once I figure out a position to play I want to focus on learning the position.