“This summer I really worked hard. I didn’t go on holiday,” he added.
“I stayed where I was and did a lot of work with a conditioning coach who is also my friend as well.
“It’s really helped me so far this season, I feel so much stronger and fitter – and it’s obviously paying off now.
“I feel so much better and quicker than I did this time a year ago, and it’s the work I did in the off-season that’s allowing me to be doing what I’m doing now.
“It’s been an amazing week. The boys made me feel very welcome from the first day and I was part of the group straight away.
“Now I am looking forward to going back to my club, trying my best to make the squad next week and hopefully impact the game like I did last weekend.”
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