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Guy Pepper features on O2 Inside Line podcast

Guy shares his story, from his early health struggles to his meteoric rise in rugby

Guy Pepper features on O2 Inside Line podcast

In this week’s episode of the O2 Inside Line podcast, OB Guy Pepper (Dale ’21) shares his incredible story! From spending five nights in hospital aged seven battling juvenile arthritis and enduring ongoing steroid injections to finding strength and resilience that fuelled his rise in rugby, Guy opens up like never before!

He talks about family influences (including being coached and taught by his dad, Martin Pepper), rooming with Henry Pollock on England duty, his wardrobe obsession, and how challenges off the pitch shaped his journey to professional rugby.

Featuring candid contributions from his dad Martin, brother Max (Dale ’19) and England team mates Henry Arundell and Joe Heyes, this is one you don’t want to miss!

The full episode is streaming now!

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