'Separating who I am from what I do' - Caelan Doris on US retreat reset following injury and Lions omission

“It was great to be back, love being back in the mix over the last couple of weeks within camp. Obviously disappointing on the result but loving being back."

RESET: Ireland captain Caelan Doris has revealed he was on a digital detox retreat in the United States when the British & Irish Lions clinched their series victory over Australia this summer. Picture:

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has revealed he was on a digital detox retreat in the United States when the British & Irish Lions clinched their series victory over Australia this summer.

Speaking to media on Friday following his comeback from a lengthy injury absence which forced him out of almost certain selection for the Lions, the 27-year-old outlined how he combined his rehabilitation from the shoulder surgery he underwent following Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton Saints with an attempt, in his own words, of “separating who I am from what I do”.