Danny Care, the legendary figure from England and Harlequins, has announced that his autobiography, detailing his life journey so far, will be hitting the shelves soon.
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Summary:
An honest, end-of-career autobiography from widely adored Harlequins and England rugby star Danny Care
They say everything happens for a reason, and I think my life is proof of that. There have been a series of moments, some of them tough setbacks, that have proved over time to be pivotal to the person – and player – I am today. There was the time when my dreams of a football career came to an abrupt end but opened the door for rugby in my life; the ill-judged sledging outing that may have cost me the opportunity to go on a Lions tour; the times when my name made the headlines for the wrong reasons; the choice I made to miss an England tour, which led to meeting the love of my life on a party island halfway across the world; and the devastating moment when Eddie Jones dropped me from the England squad and I thought my international career was over.
I sometimes wondered if it was meant to be but I kept on smiling and I worked hard as I kept my focus on playing the game that I love, that I owe everything to. And now, a little older and a little wiser – and with over 100 England caps, three Six Nations championships and two Premiership titles to my name, I want to tell you my story. The highs and lows, the good and the bad and everything in between.
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Danny Care Named The Five Toughest Opponents Of His Career
The 37-year-old, who featured prominently in England’s recent Six Nations campaign, including his remarkable 100th cap milestone, has decided to hang up his international boots.
Reflecting on his journey, which saw him realize his childhood dream of donning the red rose jersey, Care expressed profound gratitude. “To represent England even once was beyond my wildest aspirations. To have done so over a century of times is truly humbling,” he remarked.
Following deep contemplation, Care concluded that the time has come to pass the baton, both for himself and the team. “In the past year, wearing the England jersey has been an unparalleled joy.
“It’s with a heavy heart but a sense of fulfilment that I announce my retirement from international rugby,” he stated.
In homage to his remarkable career, Care shared insights into the toughest adversaries and most cherished teammates he encountered along the way.
1. Ma’a Nonu
Known initially more for his braided hair and eyeliner, he added passing and kicking to his raw line-breaking power to become one of the great centres, capping his Test career with that superb World Cup final try against Australia in 2015.
He’s still doing his thing in his 40’s for San Diego Legion in the USA.
CARE SAID: “I’ve played against Ma’a quite a few times. Firstly, he’s such a handful to rein in. Just look at him, he 17 odd-stone and unbelievably powerful but he’s so much more than just a crash ball merchant.
“He really worked on his offloading game and he reads the ball well. He’s a real specimen and will happily run over you all day but off the pitch, he’s really nice guy, the first to shake your hand and buy you a beer. He’s a great lad.
“I’d love to be his size for a couple of games, it would be a lot of fun.”
