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Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back and 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 as Shanks and Scott go for a spin with England and Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe!
Nick opens up about the terrifying moment doctors told him his heart could burst, undergoing open-heart surgery, and his unbelievable return to professional rugby just four months later. 🤯
He shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at Saracens, the standards Owen Farrell sets every single day, and the culture that’s helped shape him as a player and person. 🐪
From the highs of representing England to the uncertainty of recovery, Nick’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and pure determination and it’s one you won’t forget anytime soon.❤️🔥
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"Nick Isiekwe: Returning from Heart Surgery, Owen Farrell & England Comeback | Stick to Rugby EP 41" is an episode of Stick to Rugby. Runtime 51 min. Published October 29, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.