More information has emerged regarding the withdrawal of Robin Francis from the Commonwealth games. pullbuoy has learnt that his training and general wellbeing have not been good since the national training camp in Australia earlier this year. Since that camp Robin has apparently been feeling permanently tired and lethargic.

His doctor says he cannot be fit within the next 3 weeks, hence the withdrawal from the Manchester games. Robin has been out of the water for a week to begin the recuperation process, which will take a few weeks, with the ultimate aim of getting back into shape for the World Championships in Barcelona next year.