In today’s episode I talk to Ellis Jenkins, the Cardiff Blues Rugby captain and former Wales Captain.

 

Ellis is one of the best flankers in the world, coming through the Cardiff Blues Academy, he quickly made a name for himself captaining the U20 Wales team to runner up position in the 2013 Junior World Cup and making his debut for Wales in 2016 and captaining Wales in 2018.

 

We talk through about his work ethic and determination to get to where he is, his family’s support, the emphasis he puts on his nutrition and recovery, how he handles his captaincy role, Rugby-life balance, the brutal 2 year injury he endured and about the mental fortitude he had to create to get through the long process and finally his career aspirations. As with every guest he gives his 3 points for any aspiring sportsman or rugby player. This is a great episode which really delves into the mind of player through the highs and lows of sport.

 

Thanks to Ellis for his time and I hope you enjoyed today’s episode and that it gave you some inspiration or information that you can put into action. See you at the next episode and thanks for listening.