Main body text: interview starting at “I didn’t look in a mirror…” through Fisher’s reflections on career, alopecia, discrimination and life after rugby.
Ex‑England flanker Heather Fisher recounts rapid hair loss from alopecia after a back injury, the identity struggle and abuse she faced, her rejection of wigs, and how social media and role models shift perceptions; now retired, she works as a motivational speaker, pundit and advocate for inclusivity and resilience.
Key themes: alopecia, identity, discrimination, inclusivity, resilience.
Main topic: Heather Fisher’s experience of alopecia and identity in elite sport.