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The Athletic Evolution Podcast

Jake Henry (Scotland 7's): From Rupture to Rugby 7s at the Commonwealth Games

Sep 4, 2022
44:51

Jake Henry is a professional rugby player, recently representing Scotland in Rugby 7’s at the HSBC World Series and the 2022 Commonweath Games in Birmingham.


In this episode Jake discusses:


  • The challenge of being a student athlete.


  • The Highs and Lows in his career so far.


  • How he dealt with being injured and going from "the bunker to the gym and back" during the covid restrictions.


  • How a nasty achilles rupture resulted in an unforeseen opportunity in Rugby 7's.


  • Making his debut in the HSBS World Series against South Africa.


  • Being selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.


  • What he took away from his time at the Commonwealth Games.


  • His ambitions for the upcoming rugby season and beyond.


  • Contemplating life after rugby.


You can learn more about Jake by following him on Instagram at: @jakehenryy_ .


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