Heaslip’s 24/7 focus paying dividends

THINGS are happening fast in the world of Jamie Heaslip lately. The last time he had time to notice the leaves were only beginning to fall, so he’s positively bemused by the fact it’s Christmas already.

Was it really last May when he graduated from Dublin University with a degree in medical engineering, he wonders?

The course he loved, the time it kept him away from rugby he hated. Now he has dispensed with the mortar board and gown, it's been rugby 24/7 and the full-time focus is already paying rich dividends.