I'M available for selection for Sunday's Guinness Pro12 clash with Munster at Rodney Parade and I am leaving no stone left unturned to try and make sure I can enjoy a run of games.

It's been a frustrating time for me with the slow and annoying route back to fitness after suffering a calf injury against Sale last month.

That feeling of being a liability can creep in when you are on the sidelines but the Dragons have been great, although the boys are wondering if the calf injury is a way of avoiding our away games!

Unfortunately I've got a bit of history with calf injuries and I have resorted to trying anything and everything to try and solve the problem.

I'll still do the traditional things like physio, stretching and soft tissue massage but I hope to benefit from the expertise of a certain Boris Stankovich.

He had a blood test when he was at Leicester and it was discovered that he is magnesium deficient so he uses a spray before training on his legs to try and protect against problems.

I'm more than happy to think outside the box and listen to the advice of a fellow professional so before training at Ystrad Mynach I have been joining Boris in spraying my calves.

Combined with some magnesium bath salts hopefully it will help while I've also been measured up for some orthotic supports that will support my feet at certain angles.

Fingers crossed I will play my part in what will be a busy period, starting with Munster on Sunday.

It was frustrating watching the boys in Edinburgh because we pretty much dealt with what we thought would cause us problems at Murrayfield.

It was game management that let us down and we need to sort that out this weekend because Munster have built their reputation over the years as being a side who, just like Edinburgh, are strong up front with a good territorial game.

We kicked loosely against them last season and they made us pay heavily so that part of our game needs to improve while we also have to back up last week's strong showing in defence against the driving lineout. Munster drive about 80 per cent of their ball so we know what's coming.

It's great that the Family Village is being brought back with a twist thanks to Cwmbran-based company We Fight Any Claim.

The WFAC Family Zone will feature a host of activities and entertainment in the build-up to and after the Munster match and all of our games for the rest of season.

It is now like the old family village that I remember being a part of many years ago, watching Percy and Mr Teichmann with my dad and then tearing up the cabbage patch with friends re-enacting the game just gone. Good times! Let's all get behind the #WFACFamZone

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A few weeks back I asked Nick Crosswell a few questions about life as a rugby player and now it's the turn of Adam Hughes, our centre who has returned on loan from Exeter.

Q: How do you find life as a professional rugby player and what is the worst thing about it?

A: It's a very rewarding career. To train and play every day with your mates is great fun. The opportunity to travel all over the world and meet new people is an added bonus that comes with it.

The worst thing about rugby are the injuries that inevitably become a part of your career. The ups and downs you can have week to week with rugby are huge and you have to be mentally strong to cope with that.

Q: Have you enjoyed your time out of the Welsh bubble??

A: It has been a very enjoyable couple of years in England and a big eye opener. I have no regrets about going across the Severn Bridge and experiencing new clubs and cultures. To play a Championship final with Bristol, a European semi-final and LV= Cup final with Exeter in that short time helps justify that decision.

Q: Have you learned much from your time away and developed as a player?

A: I have learnt more about rugby in the last few years than I ever thought I could. Having worked with coaches such as Andy Robinson and Rob Baxter and the different ways they approach the game has broadened my horizons hugely.

I now feel I have much greater knowledge of the game and a more disciplined approach to my training and preparation.

Competing for places with players such as Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Michele Campagnaro means you always have to be at the top of your game when given the opportunity.

Q: Has it been nice coming back as a Croesy boy and what are your plans post-rugby?

A: Yes, it's great to be home, even if for the time being it means living on a sofabed at my Dad's house!

One of the best parts about coming back to the Dragons was turning up on the first day and seeing the new training facilities. What a difference!

It really is top class and allows players to prepare like we were never able too before. You look around the changing rooms and there are some top players in that group (even if many are injured at the moment) which means that exciting times are ahead. Which I think all involved with the Dragons deserve!

As some may know from my time here previously I still have my ambition to be a pilot and continue my studies there. As well as that I am now undertaking my exams to become an Independent Financial Advisor. I am keeping all my options open as rugby can be taken from you at any time.

Thanks mate, hope you have a good game versus Munster on Sunday!