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David Flatman
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Former England prop David Flatman started out at Saracens before going on to play more than 200 club games at Bath where he was a much-loved stalwart at The Rec. Since retiring in 2012, ‘Flats' has built up a successful media career, appearing as a presenter on Channel 5, BT Sport and ITV Sport. He is one-half of the ‘Flats & Shanks' podcast with his old Sarries team-mate, Tom Shanklin.
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438 days ago Rugby World Cup
David Flatman says it's time for England to release the handbrake
628 days ago International Rugby
David Flatman: 'I fear the game is becoming too apologetic. Rugby simply will never appease everybody'
941 days ago Trending
David Flatman: The right to reply
1045 days ago David Flaman
David Flatman: 'George Ford is the best fly-half in England. That has to count for something.'
Opinion
Leaving the party
Every giant wilts eventually, but what happens when a player begins the inexorable slide towards retirement?
David Flatman
03 Nov 2021, 5:35
C'mon feel the noise
The return of fans in their thousands will stir the emotions of players in myriad ways
David Flatman
16 Sep 2021, 6:41
Does the Lions need to change to ensure its future?
The 2021 Lions tour of South Africa has been a lame affair with limited opposition, so is it time to mix it up for Australia in 20…
David Flatman
21 Jul 2021, 4:53
The social war
David Flatman explains his love-hate relationship with social media
David Flatman
21 May 2021, 4:24
Loyalty in question
Clubs need to make player welfare a priority, not an afterthought
David Flatman
15 Apr 2021, 4:34
Under pressure
Every top-level player feels the heat but some can handle it better than others
David Flatman
06 Mar 2021, 3:29
The hard line
Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great
David Flatman
05 Jan 2021, 11:37
Lose the habit
Wales face a test of strength - both physical and mental - against England
David Flatman
27 Nov 2020, 11:46
Selection battles
The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you're in or out is agonising
David Flatman
22 Oct 2020, 6:57
