FORMER Super League and NRL prop Kane Evans has spoken out about his battle with addiction and homelessness following his retirement from rugby league.
34-year-old Evans had spells with Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and New Zealand Warriors in the NRL as well as a two-season stint with Hull FC in Super League.
However, after retiring, the Fijian international opened up a coffee shop, Bestic Espresso, before it closed down last year.
That left Evans on a downward spiral, with homelessness and addiction plaguing his life.
Now working for scaffolding business Oceania Access, Evans took to Instagram to say: :What a way to be humbled and feel grateful by waking up early, walking to go visit where I was not so long ago.
“4 months ago I slept in these parks and moved in the shadows. Tired of fighting the war within, I was hoping to pass away before getting the help I needed.
“I thank God that I got there with help from many. To all those who housed me, looked out for me and prayed for me.
“Thank you. I love you. 100 days sober️.”