
The hard line
Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great
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.
Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great
Wales face a test of strength – both physical and mental – against England
The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you’re in or out is agonising