With one competitive match remaining in his career Josh Lewsey tells Robert Kitson that his journey still has a long way to go. Read his thoughts in the Guardian.
"In one sense it is not a huge deal. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Lewsey always fitted rugby around a raft of other interests, as opposed to the other way round. Next year, in company with one of his old army mates, he plans to conquer Everest by one of the less well-trodden routes. He is joining PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consultant and has recently written his autobiography without the assistance of a dead-hand ghostwriter. If any of the sherpas fall sick, there are no prizes for guessing who will take up the slack.
"Entering the final stretch of a career which took him from Amersham & Chiltern minis to the summit of world rugby, the 32-year-old cannot complain, either, at the hand fate has already dealt him: 55 England caps, 22 tries, selection for all three Lions Tests against New Zealand in 2005 and 10 domestic trophies, more than any other English back. Only a hamstring injury sustained in the 2007 semi-final stopped him featuring in two World Cup finals."
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