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The infection that ended a career, but started a new chapter

The infection that ended a career, but started a new chapter

by Thomas Addley | May 22, 2026 | Home, Stay at the Top

A misdiagnosed infection derailed Tommy Carswell’s promising rugby career before it had truly begun. Four surgeries later, he is finding new ways to remain connected to the sport he loves. At six years old, Tommy Carswell first picked up a rugby ball and played for...

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