Former All Black Israel Dagg opens up on depression and alcoholism battle
Former All Black Israel Dagg has revealed a five-year struggle with depression and alcohol following his retirement from rugby.
Israel Dagg, who retired from rugby following a career-ending knee injury in 2019, has spoken publicly about battling depression and alcoholism. The 38-year-old said the transition away from elite sport left him questioning his identity without rugby. He discussed his struggle on the Between Two Beers podcast.
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Former All Black Israel Dagg opens up on depression and alcoholism battle
Once he retired, he was left questioning: 'If I’m not an All Black, who am I?'.
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Former All Black Israel Dagg reveals five-year struggle with alcohol and depression
Speaking on the Between Two Beers podcast, the 38-year-old said the transition from elite sport after a career-ending knee injury in 2019 left him questioning who he was without rugby.