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Great story
You can only admire this man
The public face of Matt Hodgson is one of the battered warrior, bleeding and bruised after putting his body on the line for his beloved Western Force.
But “Hodgo” has a very private face that few people see, one that has become increasingly important as Force players battle for Super Rugby survival.
Hodgson, a qualified mental health first aider and an ambassador for the Livin’ charity, has quietly been counselling players who are coming under increasing pressure over the uncertainty of their playing future.
A family issue, the death of former Wallaby Dan Vickerman and a chance meeting with members of Livin’, an organisation trying to break down the stigma attached to mental illness, combined to bring the problem home to the Force veteran.
And now the former Wallaby flanker has shouldered the responsibility of guiding teammates through the tough time.
More here
https://thewest.com.au/sport/western...-ng-b88484719z