Loyalty in question
Clubs need to make player welfare a priority, not an afterthought
David Flatman
Former England prop and media pundit
Former England prop David Flatman started out at Saracens before going on to play more than 200 club games at Bath where he was a much-loved stalwart at The Rec. Since retiring in 2012, ‘Flats’ has built up a successful media career, appearing as a presenter on Channel 5, BT Sport and ITV Sport. He is one-half of the ‘Flats & Shanks’ podcast with his old Sarries team-mate, Tom Shanklin.
Under pressure
Every top-level player feels the heat but some can handle it better than others
The hard line
Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great
Lose the habit
Wales face a test of strength – both physical and mental – against England
Selection battles
The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you’re in or out is agonising