Ellis Genge has revealed he battled through incredible pain to take the field for England last season after suffering from a bout of severe tonsillitis.
The Bristol Bears loosehead prop, who is widely regarded to be the best player in the world in his specialist position, has now sacrificed a family holiday in the off-season to get himself back in shape after going under the knife to remove the troublesome tonsils.
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