00:00Becoming a professional rugby player is no easy feat, as 18-year-old Wales Under-20s
00:07back-rower Evan Minto knows well.
00:09A year ago, he nearly walked away from the sport during a challenging second year at
00:14Hartbury.
00:15After playing for Hartbury's first team and earning his Wales Under-18 cap, Minto faced
00:21disappointment when he didn't make the Wales Under-18 squad the following year.
00:26It was a poor season for me and by the end I almost quit rugby altogether, he confessed.
00:32Despite concerns about his size, Minto used the criticism as motivation.
00:37It was tough, I put on weight during the season, he admitted, but he is impressed at the Dragons.
00:43Surrounded by experienced players like Aaron Wainwright and Dan Lydiate, Minto is learning
00:49from the best.
00:51Minto's journey proves that resilience, perseverance and a strong work ethic are key to making
00:56it as a professional rugby player.
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