‘They said I ran away from rucks’: Emmanuel Iyogun on going from reluctant prop to England debut

Emmanuel Iyogun, a Northampton prop born in Spain to Nigerian immigrant parents, made his England rugby debut coming off the bench in Argentina in July, becoming Steve Borthwick's latest new cap. His path to international rugby was far from straightforward, with Iyogun having to overcome doubts about his ability and work harder than his peers to earn selection. He credits his resilience and determination, values instilled by his parents, as key to his unlikely rise to the top level of the sport.