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Here, RUCK looks at what each member of that squad is doing now…
Fullback: Jason Robinson
Ater retiring in 2007, tried his hand at sheep farming and was the head coach of Sale Sharks for the 2009/10 season before making a playing comeback with National League Two side Fylde the following year. He completely retired in July 2011 and is now a director of sportswear firm Proskins as well as an ambassador for HSBC, XBlades and Land Rover.
Wing: Paul Sackey
In July 2008, Sackey travelled to his parents' home country, Ghana, to gain a better understanding of the development of the sport there. A huge crowd of over 500 schoolchildren greeted him, with several games put on in his honour. The winger hung up his boots in 2014 and is now the founder of creative design company OneFourHQ.
Centre: Matthew Tait
capped by England in 2010 against Australia. Tait spent three years at Sale Sharks after leaving Newcastle Falcons in 2008 before moving to Leicester Tigers, where the he played until retiring in February 2019. He is currently training to become a pilot, having expressed an interest in becoming a commercial pilot.
Centre: Mike Catt
Played an integral role as London Irish reached their first Aviva Premiership final in 2009 before hanging up his boots the following season at the age of 38. Has since coached the Exiles and worked as England backs coach from 2012-2015 under Stuart Lancaster. Now working with Conor O'Shea and the Italy national side.
Wing: Mark Cueto
inished his career as the highest try scorer in Premiership history with 90, scoring in his final appearance for Sale Sharks in 2015 after 303 appearances. Now commercial director and club ambassador for Sale. Cueto was also appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to rugby union.
Fly-half: Jonny Wilkinson
Fe played in the 2007 World Cup final, scoring all of England's points, and won the Six Nations in 2011, before retiring from international rugby in the December of the same year after England’s failed World Cup campaign. In the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours, he was promoted to Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) ‘for services to Rugby Union’. Has also set up the Jonny Wilkinson Foundation, seeking to offer life-changing support to members of his community who need it most. Also a popular pundit on Sky and BBC.
Scrum-half: Andy Gomarsall
etired in 2010 after finishing his club career with Harlequins and Yorkshire Carnegie. He was a co-commentator for ITV's coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but is now building his Father's business, Network 2 Supplies Ltd. as a Director.
Prop: Andrew Sheridan
Fnished up his playing career in France with Toulon, tasting Top 14 and European success with the club. Still living in France and now a qualified wine expert. In 2010, Sheridan also recorded and released an acoustic rock album, entitled "Where We Go From Here".
Hooker: Mark Regan
In February 2009, Regan announced his intention to retire at the end of the season while at Bristol. He is now Forwards Coach at Clifton Rugby Club playing a part in leading them to the South West One title and the EDF Cup Final at Twickenham. Regan is also currently involved in the buy-to-let property market, working with property investment companies Midas Estates and Property Investment Plan.
Prop: Phil Vickery
The Raging Bull' was forced to retire due to injury in 2010 having won 78 Test caps. Vickery won the 2011 series of Celebrity Masterchef beating Kirsty Wark and Nick Pickard in the final. He was also appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire in 2015.
Lock: Simon Shaw
haw left Wasps as a club legend after making over 300 appearances for the club to round out his career with Toulon, and was there for two seasons. Currently a shareholder and consultant for London-based hospitality company M Restaurants.
Lock: Ben Kay
The second-row's 11-year career with Leicester Tigers came to an end after he was not offered a new deal with the club, despite winning six Premiership titles and two European Cups .He has since worked as a commentator for ESPN, ITV and BT Sport.
Flanker: Martin Corry
orry retired in 2009 after 12 years with Leicester Tigers having retired from international rugby following England's defeat in the 2007 final. Currently regional vice president for Salesforce.
Flanker: Lewis Moody
Moody announced his retirement from rugby on 6 March 2012 with immediate effect due to injuries. In May 2014, Lewis and his wife Annie set up The Lewis Moody Foundation, inspired by Joss Rowley-Stark, to fund ground breaking research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours and gives families a day out of the ordinary to lift spirits and create special memories. He's also the owner of Mad Dog Sport Ltd.
Number Eight: Nick Easter
aster retired in 2016 after 54 caps for England, his final appearance coming at the 2015 Rugby World Cup where he scored a hat-trick against Uruguay, and 281 appearances for Harlequins, where he now works as the club's defence coach.