I’m glad I stuck at it – Ethan Roots back in love with rugby after ‘rough patch’
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ethan Roots believes his barnstorming England debut was given special meaning by his unorthodox route into professional rugby. Roots was named man of the match for a powerful display at blindside flanker in Saturday’s 27-24 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy, continuing a breakthrough season for the Exeter Chief. “Playing rugby professionally again and enjoying it – I’m so glad that I stuck at it,” the 26-year-old said.