James Simpson and his Leeds teammates take on Argonauts of Kent in Sunday’s Wheelchair Challenge Cup final and he hopes the sport’s next big star will be watching on the BBC
To many of those who know him best, James Simpson is an inspiration. A superhero, even. But in his own words: “I’m simply James Simpson the rugby player.” It is a remarkable show of humility from a man who will be one of the stars of Sunday’s Wheelchair Challenge Cup final.
While serving with the 1st Battalion Yorkshire Regiment in Afghanistan 12 years ago, Simpson lost his legs in an IED explosion. It ended his career in the army but it did not deter his spirit, drive and determination. If anything, it strengthened his purpose to make the most of life.