Mark Atkinson exceeding his expectations at Gloucester
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Mark Atkinson admits he is playing catch-up but is exceeding even his own expectations at Gloucester.
The strapping centre has taken an unconventional route to the top-flight but confirmed his potential with a two-try cameo performance in the 46-10 victory over London Welsh.
Atkinson had appeared on the verge of a long career in the Premiership as he came through the ranks as a fly-half at Sale Sharks.
But he failed to kick on with Sale or during a stint with Wasps and spent several years in the Championship with Esher and then Bedford Blues.
He was converted to a centre while at Goldingto…
The strapping centre has taken an unconventional route to the top-flight but confirmed his potential with a two-try cameo performance in the 46-10 victory over London Welsh.
Atkinson had appeared on the verge of a long career in the Premiership as he came through the ranks as a fly-half at Sale Sharks.
But he failed to kick on with Sale or during a stint with Wasps and spent several years in the Championship with Esher and then Bedford Blues.
He was converted to a centre while at Goldingto…
