'I was lost' - Scotland legend Stuart Hogg opens up on how rehab ...

Former Scotland full-back and captain Stuart Hogg revealed that he has been able to “reset” after spending time in a rehabilitation centre.

Hogg took to social media to post about his experience that came after he was charged by police in connection with an incident in the Scottish Borders. The ex-Test star was arrested in Hawick and released on an undertaking to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

Scotland’s all-time leading try scorer has found himself in the media a couple of times since hanging up his boots last year and insists that rehab has helped him live without being judged.

Hogg said: “I was lost, needed help, direction, time away from the spotlight to be able to take a deep breath and think.

“I’ve been so concerned about what people thought of me, how I was coming across, the impact I would have on them and how I would survive the day. I lived every moment in my head and it wasn’t healthy.

“Spending time at a rehabilitation centre allowed me to reset, learn about myself and talk about how I felt, without being judged.

“It’s not been easy but it was the right thing to do. Taking accountability was the first step in the right direction. I accept I have made mistakes and understand why l acted as I did.”

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The 31-year-old underlined that there is no place for online abuse before thanking the people close to him for their help during the process.

Hogg added: “Personal, private issues being played out in the public eye and online abuse are things that have impacted me significantly. I’ve not been able to deal with it. Online abuse is not 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.

“Thank you to everyone who has been in touch and offered support, friendship and love. You have helped me through the darkest of times and I will look forward to embracing what is next with you all.”

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