Lyme disease still affects Dawson

Former England rugby captain Matt Dawson has said he still cannot exercise as much he would like, two years after contracting Lyme disease through a tick bite.

The 45-year-old also suffers from an irregular heartbeat and needs regular check-ups.

Dawson developed feverish symptoms after visiting Chiswick Park in London in 2016 and was later diagnosed with Lyme disease.

The bacterial infection, caused by infected ticks, can lead to conditions such as meningitis or heart failure