Chris Ashton reveals future with contract expiring next month
Rugby NewsTuesday, 05 April 2022 at 11:17
Former England winger Chris Ashton is keen to play on whether Leicester Tigers offer him an extended contract or not.
The 35-year-old cross-code convert, who joined his SIXTH Gallagher Premiership club on a 'short-term deal', was put on the spot about his future by Danny Care on BBC 5Live's Rugby Union Weekly podcast.
"Good question, there's a little bit to run yet. I am going to try and see, I'd love to stay. I am enjoying it. It's just an environment that suits me," revealed Ashton.
"I thought that could've been it, that could've been me," he revealed following his turbulent Worcester exit.
"Why would you want me? Why would you? That's how it looked. I am just grateful to be back playing, the tries are a bonus. I am hoping it can just carry on now.
"Everyone knows what their job is and you go and do it, if you don't you know you are accountable for it. There's a good squad and a good team at the minute, if you don't do it, you won't play, it's as simple as that. The team wants to win, they are winning, they've won all season and that's the way they are.
"I find it easy to get my head around, you want me to do that? I can do that. It's what I've been doing for years.
"This is the environment I want where everyone is pushing all the time, everyone is training hard and wants to get better every day. I'm like, I can deal with this, this is more like what I am used to."
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#1. OWEN FARRELL - COACHING
Following in the footsteps of his father Andy - who is currently head coach of Ireland - Farrell intends to go into coaching. Already in the middle of his coaching badges, he took centre stage as Mark McCall's right hand man during this weekend's 18-12 win against Sale Sharks.
#2. MARO ITOJE - POLITICS
Backed by a politics degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), Itoje already has the tools to make a transition into the political world once his days as a rugby player are over.
#3. JACK NOWELL - BUSINESS OWNER
The England and Exeter Chiefs winger is the co-owner of The Swordfish Inn back in his hometown of Cornwall. Sitting on the harbourfront, the pub has been a favourite of local fishermen, artists and visitors alike for as long as anyone cares to remember and is well-known for its rugged charm and atmosphere. He is also a director of .
#4. JAMIE GEORGE - PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Carter & George practice clinic, which offers first-class physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, is the joint venture of George and experienced physiotherapist and best friend Rhys Carter. The England hooker has revealed he wants to work for the company full-time when he retires.
#5. MANU TUILAGI - ALCOHOL
Making a Tuilagi Gin was often talked about in the early hours of the morning by the brothers after many gin and tonics. As there are fifteen players on the rugby pitch, they have added fifteen botanicals to their gin. Some of the botanicals they use in their recipe are; Juniper, Coriander, Orris, Sage, Thyme, Mac cloves, Lavender, Rose and Orange peel.
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