Pressure almost led me to suicide admits Kitto

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By NEALE HARVEY

Passing on staying silent: Jono Kitto is urging players to talk about their problems
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LEICESTER scrumhalf Jono Kitto is spearheading a campaign aimed at persuading players to open up about mental health issues after revealing how his quest for perfection drove him to the brink of suicide in 2011.
New Zealander Kitto, 24, was trying to fight his way into the academy at Christchurch-based Crusaders and reckons the scrutiny placed on players of all ages in the modern game can have devastating effects on the mind.
Speaking candidly to The Rugby Paper, Kit...

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