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David Bishop - Pontypool RFC scrum half who broke his neck when he got caught in a scrum
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David Bishop - Pontypool RFC scrum half who broke his neck when he got caught in a scrum
David Bishop - Pontypool RFC scrum half who broke his neck when he got caught in a scrum v Aberavon - 27th January 1982 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright *David Bishop, the scrum-half who came back after suffering a broken neck, is poised to climax an amazing return. As reward for his outstanding form in recent matches for Pontypool, David is in the Monmouthshire side to play the touring Maoris at Newport. In his final warm-up game before the encounter, David clinched a hat-trick of tries in Pontypoolis 25-12 victory over Bridgend. But just 10 months ago he faced the prospect of paralysis after a four-hour operation to his shattered body when he brushed with death on the pitch after being crushed in a ruck and stretchered off at Aberavon. The 22-year-old loft insulator confessed: iI donit want to be branded a hero n Iim only doing what I enjoy
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David Bishop - The Unbreakable Spirit of a Rugby Hero
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. In this powerful photo print, we see David Bishop, the indomitable scrum half from Pontypool RFC, poised for an extraordinary comeback. After suffering a devastating broken neck during a scrum against Aberavon on January 27th, 1982, David's return to the rugby field is nothing short of miraculous. Recognizing his exceptional performance in recent matches for Pontypool, David has earned his place in the Monmouthshire side to face off against the touring Maoris at Newport. Just before this momentous encounter, he displayed his unwavering determination by securing a remarkable hat-trick of tries in Pontypool's resounding 25-12 victory over Bridgend. However, it was merely ten months ago that David faced the terrifying prospect of paralysis following a grueling four-hour operation on his shattered body. This life-altering injury occurred when he found himself caught and crushed in a ruck during a match against Australia's Pontypool team back in November 1981. Despite these immense challenges and brushes with death on the pitch, this courageous 22-year-old loft insulator humbly rejects any notion of heroism. He simply states that he is doing what he loves – playing rugby. This image serves as an enduring testament to David Bishop's unbreakable spirit and unwavering passion for the game. It reminds us all that true heroes are not defined solely by their physical prowess but rather by their resilience and love for what they do.
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