Newcastle Falcons lock Luke Coulston is determined to prove his doubters wrong and continue as a professional rugby player.
The 18-year-old has been with his boyhood club Newcastle since the age of 14 and at the end of last season earned himself a senior contract.
After enduring an early season neck injury, Coulston made his Newcastle debut in the Premiership Cup in an away victory over Leicester Tigers earlier this month.
Coulston, who is 6ft 7ins and weighs 15st, has had his naysayers who have questioned his aspirations but he says that just adds extra motivation.
He said: “People often ...