Rugby is one of the most physically demanding sports there is.
Strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sleep are the main methods of recovery.
“Especially at the back end of my career, I was taking anti-inflammatories daily.
Russell takes CBD oil before he goes to bed at night, and sometimes when he wakes up, particularly in the days after a game.
Liverpool John Moores University did a study last year in which 517 professional rugby players were asked about CBD use.
Professor Graeme Close worked on the study and is also an advisor to the England team.
I’ve had that my whole life and it’s just another level of it for me in the current stage of my career.