Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw has revealed the shocking details of a freak accident that left him with a gruesome injury, mere weeks before his highly anticipated debut on Strictly Come Dancing.
The 37-year-old sports star, known for his tough-as-nails reputation on the pitch, described the incident as "one of the most painful experiences" of his life. While training for the BBC dance competition, Robshaw suffered a deep gash to his leg after an unexpected collision with a piece of equipment.
A Bloody Mishap
"I was going full pelt in rehearsals when suddenly - bang! - I caught my leg on something sharp," Robshaw recounted. "There was blood everywhere. My first thought was 'This can't be happening right before Strictly!'"
Photographs of the injury show a nasty wound that required immediate medical attention. The former Harlequins flanker, no stranger to rugby's physical demands, admitted even this injury gave him pause.
Race Against Time
With the Strictly launch show just weeks away, Robshaw faced a frantic recovery period. "The doctors did an amazing job patching me up," he said. "I couldn't let this derail my Strictly journey before it even began."
The accident comes as Robshaw prepares to swap rugby boots for dancing shoes in this year's celebrity lineup. His participation marks another high-profile sports star attempting to master the ballroom.
Strictly's Tough Training
Insiders reveal Robshaw has been pushing himself hard in training, determined to make an impact on the dancefloor. "Chris approaches dance like he did rugby - with 100% commitment," a show source said. "This injury was just a minor setback."
Fans of the popular BBC show will be relieved to hear the injury hasn't affected Robshaw's participation. The sportsman-turned-dancer is expected to make his full debut when the new series launches next month.
