FORMER Warrington Wolves prop Nick Fozzard has shared the bad news he received from brain specialists last week.
The strong-running front rower, who featured for The Wire in the 2002 and 2003 Super League seasons, never shirked a direct carry in a long career in the toughest position on the park.
Fozzard, who is now 45, also played for Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield Giants, St Helens, Hull KR, Castleford Tigers and Dewsbury Rams before retiring in 2012.
But that appears to have come at some cost and yesterday the Yorkshireman twice tweeted on his condition.
His first tweet read: “Hi All. Just had a bit of bad news this last week. I’m ok so please don’t worry but thought I’d share this.
“One thing to remember- if rugby league wasn’t the most brutal team sport on earth - I wouldn’t have played it.
“What a life I had in rugby league.”
Fozzard, well known as a character within the game and popular with players and fans alike, then sent a follow up tweet later in the day.
Hi All
— Nick Fozzard (@Fozzythebear1) January 15, 2023
Just had a bit of bad news this last week
I’m ok so please don’t worry but thought I’d share this
One thing to remember- if rugby league wasn’t the most brutal team sport on earth - I wouldn’t have played it
What a life I had in rugby league ❤️
https://t.co/FaFssao019
“I hate cryptic texts like the one I posted earlier," said Fozzard, who played 55 games over two seasons as he relaunched his career with The Wire.
“Brain scan results back. My scan results are one of the worst the brain specialists have seen.
“Not surprising having playing rugby league front row professionally against men from age 14 – 34.
“But I’m ok,” he posted.
I hate cryptic texts like the one I posted earlier
— Nick Fozzard (@Fozzythebear1) January 15, 2023
brain scan results back -
My scan results are one of the worst the brain specialists have seen -
Not surprising having playing rugby league front row professionally against men from age 14!!!! - 34
But I’m ok 🤪😩❤️😂
Fozzard, who earned one Great Britain cap, had a very distinctive running style.
He would gamely hit the ball up hard with a very upright running style – often repelling bigger opponents to win the collision.
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