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"A BOOK THAT I READ ALMOST GAVE ME AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS"

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January 2026

The Gloucester wing talks heavy reading, retail therapy and having a Rolling Stone round for dinner

- JOE HARVEY

"A BOOK THAT I READ ALMOST GAVE ME AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS"

What's the funniest thing you've seen or heard on the pitch? Well, there is one that comes to mind.

Running behind Ollie Hassell-Collins as he scored a try and he had his pants pulled down during the act of scoring!

What really annoys you?

Slow walkers. I wouldn't say I'm a quick walker, I have a long stride, but slow walkers in the city centre annoy me.

What's the silliest thing you've ever bought?

A motorbike. I've got a Yamaha XSR700. It's beautiful. I bought it because I really wanted one and it's silly because I love it so much. I shouldn't really be allowing myself to do it, but it's great. I love it.

What's the best present that you've ever received?

Oh, a Manchester United shirt when I was five. The one with the black and the white Nike swoosh. It had my name on the back.

It was the start of my aspirations of playing football. That didn't really materialise. It did with my brother (Auxerre and Cameroon forward Danny Namaso) though, at least.

Who would be your three dream guests at a dinner party?

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