Mark Atkinson

Episode 4 of the England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line podcast, hosted by England Rugby, titled "Mark Atkinson" was published on March 15, 2022 and runs 21 minutes.

March 15, 2022 ·21m · England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line

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Summary

Any time representing your country is special, but for Mark Atkinson coming on at Twickenham at the age of 31 felt even more memorable. The Gloucester centre goes in-depth about his change in mindset when playing semi-professional rugby and considering taking a stewarding job at the 2012 Olympics, to focusing on being professional and then representing England. From support from friends and family, to a realisation that he wasn't giving it his all, this is a story about perseverance, determination and not giving up.You will also hear contributions from teammates Raffi Quirke, Ben Youngs and Lewis Ludlam, as well as long term friend Ian Kench.FOLLOW:·        England Rugby Facebook·        England Rugby Instagram·        England Rugby Twitter·        England Rugby TikTok·        O2 Sports Instagram·        O2 Sports Twitter SUBSCRIBE:·        Subscribe to the pod here. BUY:·        Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby StoreAUDIO CREDIT·      With thanks to BT Sport for permission to use their Premiership commentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Any time representing your country is special, but for Mark Atkinson coming on at Twickenham at the age of 31 felt even more memorable. The Gloucester centre goes in-depth about his change in mindset when playing semi-professional rugby and considering taking a stewarding job at the 2012 Olympics, to focusing on being professional and then representing England. From support from friends and family, to a realisation that he wasn't giving it his all, this is a story about perseverance, determination and not giving up.

You will also hear contributions from teammates Raffi Quirke, Ben Youngs and Lewis Ludlam, as well as long term friend Ian Kench.

FOLLOW:

· England Rugby Facebook

· England Rugby Instagram

· England Rugby Twitter

· England Rugby TikTok

· O2 Sports Instagram

· O2 Sports Twitter

SUBSCRIBE:

· Subscribe to the pod here.

BUY:

· Get the latest kits, training and leisure wear from England Rugby Store

AUDIO CREDIT

· With thanks to BT Sport for permission to use their Premiership commentary

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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