Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls

season as a year lost. It’s simply one
that happened. The next one is always
the most important – and this time the
motivation is greater than ever.
“I was more just frustrated because I
couldn’t play. I don’t know was it a year
lost but I was just trying to focus on the
positives throughout the whole thing and
just try to get back as quickly as possible.
“Because there weren’t that many games,
I didn’t miss as much as I would have if
Covid wasn’t there, the other Academy
lads, they weren’t playing ‘A’ games,
weren’t playing AIL. It made things worse
but made me miss less. It was a long,
heavy process but it’s doable.
“It made things harder but, I suppose,
going through that rocky road, and with
every restriction that’s lifted, I appreciate
it so much, my friends and family, college,
all that. I probably have a bit more drive
now because I know what it’s like when
it’s taken away from you.”
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