Abby Dow: From injury to the World Cup, the England star and her jokes

The scream that Abby Dow emitted when she broke her leg was so loud that, according to reports, a nearby child fainted.

How bad is that? I really should have held back a bit,” Dow commented between laughter and concern.

Abby Dow

The incident occurred on April 9, 2022, during a Six Nations match against Wales. Dow suffered a spiral fracture that broke his leg in three places, requiring surgery.The estimated recovery time for this type of injury was about 10 months. The World Cup, scheduled for October in New Zealand, was only six months away.

The chances of playing were minimal. A race against time with Dow as the big “underdog”. He consulted the specialist about his participation in the tournament.

Honestly, you probably won’t make it,” they told Dow.

Specialist

Dow remembers the support of Emily Ross, his physiotherapist, who assured him that they would do everything possible. Ross even witnessed the surgery to fully understand the situation. After an intense period of physiotherapy, Dow recovered in time to be included in the World Cup team.In the opening match against Fiji, he came on as a substitute and scored a try in the second half. It was October 8, 2022, one day before the six-month anniversary of his fracture.

Dow shone, and reached the final, scoring four tries after overcoming great physical and mental adversity. Although the “Red Roses” did not win the trophy, Dow learned a lot from the experience.

I learned a lot about my body and how I should treat it, what I could do and what its limits were. Before I was quite inexperienced in that sense. Now I understand much better what my body needs,” said Dow.

Abby Dow

Dow has been a key player in the team’s development since 2022. Currently, she is one of the first on the team’s list, with 54 international matches with England. She excels in both defense and attack, with the ability to score and assist tries.Also, she proclaims herself an expert in “dad jokes” within the team. “The problem is that I find myself funny,” explains Dow.

Well, I don’t think anyone else finds me funny. I usually get a lot of complaints, but that means I’m funny. I think I’m great, personally, but whatever. It’s fine,” Dow commented.

Abby Dow

Her passion for crochet also became evident before the match against Samoa. Resting before the game, Dow dedicated herself to knitting in the stands before the start.Whether creating a crochet masterpiece or telling jokes, this exemplifies the diversity of personalities that make the “Red Roses” unique.