Hi Danny

Unfortunatly I have heard many cases like yours as I work for 2 rugby clubs! Most of the guys play at a decent standard and when they develop an injury i give them treatment and advice, however some are so committed to the club that they are back playing the next week when i have advised them to rest. Consequently, some of the injured players have not reached their potential as they keep playing on an injuy which is not 100% resolved. What make the best players stand out is their willingness to listen and take the physios advice when it comes to injuries. I appreciate it is difficult to watch from the side lines, but if you want to improve then rehabilitation is the only way. If not then the ankle will never improve in strength, pain level or flexibility.

Correct physio management and rehabilitation will be of great benefit in the long term, even if it does mean missing a few matches in the short term.

Hope this helps

Kate