Hospital drama for Doncaster Knights' two-try hero against Ealing Trailfinders

Holden scored two of Knights’ three tries in their 25-17 victory at Vallis Way on Saturday.

But the 26-year-old but had his own drama to contend with off the pitch just days before the top of the table clash.

“I’m so proud to be part of this team, but on Monday I didn’t think I’d be playing in the biggest game of my life,” he said.

"Some steak got stuck in my throat and I was struggling to breathe and went to hospital. It was awful but after a couple of hours we got it out.”

Knights remain top of the Championship with games fast running out.

“Some think we are not the best team in the league, but I’m sure Doncaster have the biggest heart,” said Holden, a former Netherlands junior international. “This was a massive performance.”