Flanker Tom Curry says his body is now “head and shoulders” better than it was on England’s summer tour.
The 26-year-old had hip surgery in February and was suddenly called up for England’s tour of Japan and New Zealand after playing just one game for Sale Sharks following his return from injury.
Currie, who remained off the bench for all three Test matches, described hip damage “car accident” and said he feared possibly retiring from rugby forcing her to “curl into a ball and cry”.
“I’m flying and feel like I’ve learned a lot about my body since the summer tour,” Curry said. BBC’s rugby union weekly Ahead of Saturday’s opening autumn international against New Zealand.
“It feels head and shoulders the same as it was before and I feel like I’m really getting better as a player now.
“It was tough to come back for the summer tour, but now I’m physically able to come back.”
53-cap Currie praised the “amazing” work of England head coach Steve Borthwick and the Sale staff in helping him get him back to full fitness, with the flanker playing only his first full game since injury this month. Were.
Having been a regular player for England at the last two Rugby World Cups, Currie took on the unfamiliar role of replacement. victory over japan And lost to New Zealand in three consecutive matches after playing 29, 30 and 31 minutes.
“With an injury like that, you have to be obsessive,” Sale Sharks said.
“I’ll speak on behalf of my 80-year-old grandfather now, but your hip pretty much impacts your life, if your hip is bad it changes your focus on your thinking.
“It wasn’t an injury from any physical injury in rugby, it was just wear and tear. I’m focusing on biomechanics more than anything in terms of how I can move better.
“It’s not about lifting the heaviest weight or lifting the fastest weight, it’s just about being more in touch with your body – that sounds like a very profound idea.”