Attwood’s choice: His kids or rugby

BRISTOL lock Dave Attwood says some professional players are facing stark choices about putting their careers or their family first as the problems inflicted by the pandemic continue to mount.
Attwood, 33 and a single father, is currently locked in talks with the Rugby Players’ Association and Premiership Rugby over providing childcare allowances for players who are struggling to juggle rugby with bringing up their kids.
Attwood explained to The Rugby Paper: “With Boris Johnson’s announcement that elite sport will continue for the good of the nation in respect of emotional support and entert...

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