Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed spending time at a rehabilitation centre helped him “reset” after being charged by police in reference to an incident within the Scottish Borders.
Hogg, Scotland’s all-time main strive scorer, retired from taking part in in 2023 previous to the beginning of the Rugby World Cup, asserting a need for a brand new profession following his time within the sport which additionally noticed him go on three excursions with the
British and Irish Lions.
On February 25, the 31-year-old, who loved taking part in success at each Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs, was arrested at a property in his hometown of Hawick.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed Hogg had been charged and was launched on an enterprise to look at Jedburgh Sheriff Court docket at a later date, with a report submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
On Sunday, Hogg posted a private message on social media detailing his time on the rehabilitation centre, the place he had wished to “learn about myself and talk about how I felt, without being judged”.
Hogg mentioned: “I used to be misplaced, wanted assist, course, time away from the highlight to have the ability to take a deep breath and assume.
“I have been so involved about what individuals considered me, how I used to be coming throughout, the affect I might have on them and the way I might survive the day. I lived each second in my head and it wasn’t wholesome.
“Spending time at a rehabilitation centre allowed me to reset, learn about myself and talk about how I felt, without being judged.
“It isn’t been simple however it was the correct factor to do. Taking accountability was step one in the correct course. I settle for I’ve made errors and perceive why l acted as I did.”
Hogg added: “Private, non-public points being performed out within the public eye and on-line abuse are issues which have impacted me considerably. I’ve not been capable of cope with it. On-line abuse will not be okay.
“Having some time away has allowed me to see the world differently, be grateful for the things I have and most importantly, be excited about what is in front of me in the short, medium and long term.
“Thanks to everybody who has been in contact and provided assist, friendship and love. You’ve gotten helped me by means of the darkest of occasions and I’ll stay up for embracing what’s subsequent with you all.”
