Ben Curry Expresses Mixed Emotions Over Twin Brother Tom’s Latest Injury Setback

As Sale Sharks gear up for their home clash against Bath in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night, captain Ben Curry has opened up about the bittersweet nature of his rugby ambitions, expressing his desire to play alongside twin brother Tom in the England back row.

Despite Ben earning five caps for England, each of them coincided with Tom either being on British and Irish Lions duty or sidelined due to injury. The Rugby World Cup seemed like the perfect opportunity for the brothers to unite on the international stage, but Tom’s unfortunate hamstring surgery ruled him out of the tournament in France.

“The day I can’t play for England with Tom, I would seriously consider my options because that is one of the biggest things that motivates me,” Ben revealed, emphasizing his deep-seated ambition to share the field with his twin.

With Tom recently ruled out for the rest of the season due to hip surgery, Ben’s chances of adding to his five caps in the upcoming Guinness Six Nations have increased. The identical twins, who live together near the AJ Bell Stadium, will now navigate changes at home, with Ben humorously mentioning the need for assistance from Sale fly-half George Ford.

“When I had my injury, George knew someone who put me up in a hotel for two nights. I was in the night before and then the night after (the operation),” Ben shared, recounting his own injury experience. “So the first thing I told Tom was to text George and get a hotel for two nights!”

The duo, accustomed to living together, will need to adjust their living arrangements. “We still live together, and he is on the top floor, and I’m on the second floor, so we might have to change rooms. I’m probably going to have to do a bit of stuff to help out, unfortunately!” Ben added with a touch of humor.

Offering advice to his brother during the recovery period, Ben emphasized the importance of taking time to recuperate both physically and mentally. “Take it for what it is, take your time away from the game so that when you come back, you properly go after it. It’s a good opportunity to get better, bigger, stronger, faster – all of those cliches. You have got five months at it, so it can make a difference to how he plays and also his longevity as well if he gets it right.”