29/11/23 22:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The first and most important thing is to acknowledge the brave and correct decision Owen Farrell has made to step away from England duty to protect his and his family's mental health and that we wish them all the best. It is also with great sadness and disappointment that Farrell's move comes as no great surprise considering the extraordinary weight his shoulders have been forced to bear and the unjust criticism he has had to face. Only he will know how much influence this had over his decision. Rugby, sport and society have all come a long way in understanding mental health, but there is still so much more that can be done. Athletes and coaches ask a great deal of themselves....read
