Firstperson: Tommy Bowe.

Rugby can consume your life. But you're lucky that you are on the pitch with 14 other guys around the same age.

There's always good craic and great banter. As tense as it can be, there's always time to have a laugh.

**Retirement and life after rugby is always in the back of my mind. I have a degree in construction engineering and I'm studying an online management course - it all helps ...