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Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis

The 33-year-old Gloucester lock announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect on Thursday.

Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis — Gloucester player Ed Slater has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022 - 13:00

Andrew Baldock

Ed Slater says he will “meet this challenge head-on” after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The 33-year-old Gloucester lock announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect on Thursday.

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