In the Hot Seat

Will Addison - Sale & Ulster, Overcoming Injuries & Tackling Sheep on the Family Farm


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In this weeks' episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with former Sale Sharks captain & current Ulster and Ireland back Will Addison.

Join us as he candidly chats through;

  • Growing up in the Lake District on the family farm
  • How taking on a sheep 1v1 helped his tackling game
  • Love of competitive sports, including a childhood of skiing
  • Being spotted by & then fast-tracked through the Sale Sharks academy
  • Captaining Sale and representing them 114 times before his move to Ulster
  • What drove the Ulster move, and how long it was in the planning for (including a thank you to Dwayne Peel and Mark Jones!)
  • Frustration with injuries, and how real early retirement could have been not too long ago...
  • Irish Rugby caps, and his ambitions for the future with Ulster & Ireland
  • Thoughts on the Lions tour of South Africa
  • Social media for players and the need for regulation and ID verification
  • A discussion on mental health
  • Best players played with and against

One of my most enjoyable episodes to record yet - so much so it's being published earlier than usual! Sit back, enjoy and don't forget to give the podcast a follow or suscribe. 

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In the Hot SeatBy Stevie Henning