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Today we speak to hard running Wallaby centre Richard Tombs.
Richard's story is a story of courage, hope and Australian larrikinism.
Richard, was apart of the successful 1991 Rugby world cup winning squad. Looking back that was the start of a golden era in Australian Rugby.
Outstanding wins against Ireland in the Quater Final and New Zealand in the Semi set up the world cup final against England.
Richard recalls the event leading up and after that final. He went on to play rugby at the highest level and was a very respected player amongst his peers.
Several years later and who would have thought, but playing a game of soccer would turn Richard's life around.
Breaking his C4 in his neck, Richard was faced with a life in a wheelchair without the movement of his limbs.
Whilst in Hospital and a routine check up from the doctor, they discovered Richard had movement in his toes.
He had hope!
Listening to Richard's story you can't help but feel optimism and belief that adversity doesn't define or condemn you.

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Ep 37 Richard Tombs "Wallabies Wheelchairs & Water"