The Premiership's top try scorer Ollie Sleightholme says overcoming injury has made him more resilient and ready to push his limits.
Northampton Saints wing Ollie Sleightholme has said that time out of the game through injury has helped his career and given him greater perspective.
"You have to find little wins during your rehabilitation. I set myself other targets outside of rugby that would keep me sane. He added: "Throughout, my dad, my mum and Lucy, my partner, have been absolute rocks and help with the bigger picture. You realise there are other things to life." "The speed was there from early on. The determination too. And he's like me, he's a bad loser, and I think that's not a bad trait. We are both very competitive."
"It was really rough for him, so I know what emotions he's been going through. I think that's what makes me so proud - how he's dealt with those difficult periods.""I am so proud of how my partner Lucy has dealt with it and taken it in her stride," he said.
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