Which sports person do you admire?
Rugby union has moved on a lot
Jonny Wilkinson. During my time at Newcastle Falcons, I saw
and each yeaR playeRs get fasteR
his dedication first hand. His big match temperament is also
second to none. In that respect, I always enjoy watching Roger
and stRongeR
Federer play tennis as well.
Do you consider your sport as a hobby or a job?
I would have to say a bit of both. The older I have got, the more get the balance right between weight training and your other
I have appreciated what I am doing and how fortunate I am. training. Weights are vital to make sure I can perform physically
However, there is nothing fortunate about tackling men, who at the top level but some players in the modern era could be
weigh 100kg, on a bitterly cold December morning. guilty of bulking up too much. Some might say their speed and
skills duly suffer. At the top level, there is no substitute for pace
What does your training programme look like?
and power combined.
My training programme is a mixture of weights, speed, mobility,
individual skills, team sessions and video analysis. My heart rate Do you have a healthy diet?
and testosterone levels are monitored throughout the week to My diet revolves around chicken and my meals can be quite
make sure I’m not overly fatigued. There is a very fine balance boring when I make them myself. Fortunately my girlfriend is a
between being fully prepared for the game and depleting energy super cook and normally manages to bring some taste to my
levels through the week so the fitness team monitor us closely to meals. The only supplements I take are hydration sachets to
make sure we perform at our optimum come match day. keep me well hydrated as well as the occasional protein bar
during or after my weights sessions.
How important is fitness to you and your sport?
Rugby union has moved on a lot and each year players get faster What’s your unhealthy vice?
and stronger. It is a high contact sport and your body has to be Crisps, but I stick to the low-fat ones such as Squares and
prepared for the collisions during the game but it’s important to Frazzles. Oh, and French fries.
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