James Haskell

Mental strength key to success, says Haskell

By BEN JAYCOCK

Former England flanker James Haskell believes international teams should work more on their mental strength to gain a cutting edge in Test rugby.
Haskell, 37, who retired in 2019 after making 77 England appearances, feels the current top 10 Test teams have very little between them, so focusing on mental wellbeing could make the difference at the top level.
He said: “Each international team is ticking every box; whether that’s fitness, health, diet, recovery – the last bit that’s untapped is the mental health and personal development area which is what I think will make the ...

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