If you could speak to your 20-year-old self, what advice would you give him with regards to planning for life outside of rugby, both financially and professionally? My advice would be to talk and connect with others, there are so many people, who can be fans, sponsors or friends, who simply want to help professional athletes. It’s not just a one-way street as there are plenty of things that, as players, you can do to return favours, but by using the contacts you have made through the club or rugby itself you can gain a wealth of experience learning new trades in different industries. Tis is great to help with a smooth transition after rugby.


With that in mind, would role do you think an agency should have in assisting with your development outside of sport, both professionally and financially? I think it is very important to use your contacts when involved in profes- sional sport. Being able to connect with others and build relationships is key to helping growth both professionally and financially. I think an


agency should be the people who help players seek advice across both these areas. OCM as an agency help me with both aspects, from tax returns to in- vestments and insurance, ensuring I can keep all my focus on the pitch.


And lastly, we’ve all been spending a lot of time at home recently. What film, series or book can you recommend to keep us entertained? I’m getting sick of sitting while my girlfriend forces me to watch Desperate Housewives, she must have watched three seasons now and each season must have about 30 episodes. So for me in my downtime, I try to escape by


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getting on the PlayStation and playing a bit of FIFA or GTA. I have also been watching Gangs of London, which is very good, although not for the faint hearted.


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