Beyond the crash and the clamour of wheelchair rugby is a sport that levels the playing field.
And for those on the court, there is teamwork and talent and an inclusivity that washes away differences. As the Princess of Wales buckled in her own wheelchair straps yesterday, it sent a signal to many. For father and son duo Rob and Oliver Smith, it came as a pleasant surprise. 'After my accident I didn't want to be in a wheelchair,' said Mr Smith, an HGV driver from Hessle who lost a leg in an accident two years ago. 'I felt like everybody was looking at me.
To player Lewis King, it made a difference in the squads’ own sporting environment. Her interest, and following the World Cup win, has helped raise the profile of the sport astronomically, he said. 'Back when I started, in 2016, there might be your mum and dad at the side of the court watching. Maybe a handful of friends,' he said. 'The platform it has now, it's risen almost to the men's game.' And Tom Halliwell, from Leeds, is captain of the England team.
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