"I wanted to play" - Pumped up Kyle Sinckler gives emotional interview after Bristol win

Friday, 01 October 2021 at 21:50

byRugby Rucker

An emotional Kyle Sinckler addressed the fans after his man of the match display as Bristol Bears overcame Bath in a heated derby match.

The Bears got their season up and running after they came from behind to win 25-20 in the Premiership on Friday.

Sinckler, who came on in all three Tests for the Lions against South Africa this summer, had been due to rest for another two weeks, but decided he didn't want to 'sit on the sidelines' any longer.

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This is what it means to play for Bristol 🐻 This is what it means to play rugby ❤️ Pure class from @KyleSinckler on holding yourself accountable and stepping up for the team. Top bloke 👏

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Kyle Sinckler reveals his three toughest opponents

#3. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

Position Second-row
Height 6 ft 6 in
Weight 268 lb
Caps 160

Sinckler, who grew up in a single-parent family in Tooting, south London, has been working with an organisation called Saviour World which has helped him to focus on his game and deal with emotional difficulties

Sinckler said: "We're actually good friends. I think that's how he knows how to get under my skin."

Did you know? Jones studied part-time for a degree in law at Swansea University, graduating on 21 July 2010

#2. Marcos Ayerza (Argentina)

Position Loosehead-prop
Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 233 lb
Caps 66

Sinckler said: "Very, very good prop. When I was playing him I got no sleep the night before. He was that technically good and strong as hell."

Did you know? Outside of rugby, Ayerza's hobbies include playing the piano and polo.

#1. Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa)

Position Loosehead-prop
Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 257 lb
Caps 117

Sinckler said: "Number one would have to be the beast. He's a strong boy and has over 100 caps for South Africa for a reason. He was somebody I really looked up to as a kid. He was the real deal...world-class."