Ball Handlers

Jamie Bhatti | Abattoir Hours, Mental Blockades & Pastures New


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This week I was delighted to be joined by the inspirational Jamie Bhatti; loose-head prop for Scotland and Bath Rugby.

Jamie's rise to the top is somewhat unconventional - having stared homelessness in the face as a youngster, the now international front rower secured his first job in a slaughterhouse from the age of 16. Two years later, Bhatti secured his doorman's license and managed a mere two hours sleep between shifts in his car before eventually signing his first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors at 20 years old. 

As Bhatti really began to take hold of his Rugby career, starting week in, week out for club and country - Glasgow suddenly took the decision not to renew his contract. Forcing Bhatti's hand into a move to arch rivals Edinburgh, where one day during the hot summer of 2020, things started to take a turn... 

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Ball HandlersBy Benjamin Draycott