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Listen in the appPlaying dustbin cricket in Trinidad, he couldn’t even dream of being Brian Lara because he wasn’t left-handed. Instead, he had to settle for playing rugby for England and becoming a European champion alongside some of the game’s greatest players, all while living in the south of France. So, tell us, Delon Armitage, where did it all go wrong? This is his Rugby Life.
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"EP6: Delon Armitage on dustbin cricket in Trinidad, almost missing his England call-up and THAT Toulon team" is an episode of Rugby Lives. Runtime 1 hr 11 min. Published February 25, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.