Danny Care opens up on arrest that turned his life around
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At 37, Danny Care has become one of the seasoned veterans of club rugby, following his international retirement earlier this year.
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With a wealth of experience both on and off the field, Care has been reflecting on some of the hard lessons he learned during his younger days when speaking to the England Rugby podcast.
Care opened up about a particularly humbling incident that shaped his approach to life and rugby.
"I got arrested for urinating in the street," Care started. "I'll never forget my dad picking me up from the police station in the morning.
"He was just so disappointed," Care said about his father. "I could hardly look him in the eye, I knew that I'd let a lot of people down, I knew I'd lost a lot of respect and trust from a lot of people, like I said, my parents, my coaches.
"I realised I was just killing myself really, if I wanted to be a successful rugby player and play for England then I realised I had to sort my life out."
Fans Have Their Say
The incident sparked a wave of reactions from fans, many quick to make light of Care's misstep.
One fan joked, "Don't know how you can live with yourself after doing that, Danny." Another added, "Lucky to avoid a life sentence with that kind of crime, mate."
However, one comment offered a different perspective, comparing the story to Theresa May's infamous "Running through a field of wheat" anecdote.
While the incident may seem trivial now, Care's reflection serves as a vital reminder to young players that mistakes don't have to define their future. It's never too late to turn things around and strive for success.
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- Courtney Lawes (England) – 8/15
- Tommy Reffell (Wales) – 4/6
- Tom Curry (England) – 6/4
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