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

The Athletic Evolution Podcast

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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