It is men's health week and mental health continues to be a focus, as the country tries to tackle appalling rates of suicide and smash the stigmas attached to mental illness. "As professional rugby players [mental health] it's a huge part of the job. "Having the mental health to bounce back from non-selection or an injury, and that sort of thing is every day for us, is crucial. Mental health is extremely important in our game and our communities." "An old school mate of mine, Hugh Renton, has been driving a lot of the awareness and talk around the mental health of farmers.

Source: Stuff June 19, 2020 00:45 UTC