Danny Cipriani breaks silence on dropping out of I'm A Celebrity
Rugby NewsWednesday, 20 December 2023 at 14:23
Shortly after announcing his separation from his wife Victoria, Danny Cipriani has confirmed he will be appearing on Strictly Come Dancing with dance partner Jowita Przystal.
The former fly-half has also broken his silence on claims that he dropped out of his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! stint following reports that he was set to enter the jungle.
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The two, who had only recently met, are set to grace the dancefloor together for a festive special airing on Christmas Day.
Danny is among the six stars participating in this year's Strictly Christmas Special, alongside Keisha Buchanan, Tillie Amartey, Sally Nugent, Dan Snow, and Jamie Borthwick.
Expressing his unexpected journey onto Strictly, Danny shared, "I’ve always enjoyed the concept of Strictly Come Dancing; it wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do.
"After addressing my own ideas and beliefs, I am very much looking forward to expressing myself through dance with no limitations.
"Strictly brings joy to everyone’s living rooms, and being a part of that for Christmas Day will be special.
"I just felt like doing the two-step to be honest, the Cha Cha Cha," Danny confessed. "It was that or eating some bugs."
“Marmite player” – Rugby fans poll has ranked rugby union’s five biggest d***heads
We've ran a poll to discover who, whether it be for their antics on or off the pitch, have developed an unenviable reputation in the game.
Find out the top five below.
#5. Tomas Lavanini (Argentina)
Believe me, I’m as shocked as you are that Lavinini managed to find his way into this list considering the stand-up player that he is (sarcastic).
Being serious, he is one of the most entertaining rugby players to watch because of his reckless and aggressive behaviour
#3. Nic White (Australia)
White has become arguably the most unpopular player in world rugby over the past 12 months..
Last year, White fell about like a lion had attempted to rip off his face after Faf de Klerk accidentally made contact with it while attempting to dislodge the ball out of his hands as he attempted a pass.
After consulting with the television match official, referee Paul Williams adjudicated that this warranted a yellow card for de Klerk.
This decision sent the world of rugby into meltdown, with criticism coming from all quarters aimed at White for bringing the game into disrepute.
#3. Dan Biggar (Wales)
Biggar is the epitome of players you hate until they are on your team.
The way the fly-half continues to moan to referees vociferously has seemingly only got worse throughout his career.
It got so bad that popular online personality and diehard Scotland fan Glove39 made a video called ‘birdman’ mocking the way in which he always raises his arms in frustration to officials.
Dan Biggar facts:
Biggar has twice been selected to tour with the British and Irish Lions (2017 & 2021)
On 7 December 2015, Biggar won the BBC Cymru Sports Personality of the Year Award
Biggar came through the Ospreys development pathway, having attended Gowerton Comprehensive School in Swansea
The fly-half has his own routine before kicking goals, which fans now call “The Biggarena” after Los Del Rio’s 1995 hit, Macarena
#2. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)
The world Cup-winning lock is undoubtedly world-class, but he is also one of the dirtiest players in the sport. If your team has played against him, you will not be a fan.
A proper sh**house, but huge biceps.
Eben Etzebeth facts:
Etzebeth may be 6ft 8in and more than 19st (2.03m/123kg) now but he did not dominate rugby in his early school days, leaving his growing until later in his teens
In 2016, aged 24, Etzebeth became the youngest player to play 50 Tests for the Springboks in the game against Australia at Brisbane
The lock was voted South African Young Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013, and was nominated for World Player of the Year in 2013 when the award was won by New Zealand’s Kieran Read.
Etzebeth’s biceps have a circumference of 19 inches… 48.26cm.
In 2017, Etzebeth became the 59th player to captain the Springboks in a Test match when he led the side in the match against France at Ellis Park
#1. Owen Farrell (England)
Could it be anybody else? Farrell fits the label “our guy” better than most, meaning you love to hate him unless he’s in your squad.
Then you’d go to the end’s of the earth to defend him. The England captain, also known as 'Shoulder boy' for his high tackling, does himself no favours with his poor tackling technique.
Owen Farrell (c) of the Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK
Owen Farrell facts:
The Saracens star went to school with England teammate George Ford
His education began in rugby league – he joined Wigan St Patricks at the age of eight
He became the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby, making his debut aged 17 and 11 days. This record was later beaten by schoolmate Ford
It’s well known that Owen is the son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. However, it’s less commonly know that his uncle Sean O’Loughlin is also a rugby league legend, winning 34 caps for Great Britain between 1993 and 2009
He was not at first registered as a Farrell, but took mum Colleen’s family name of O’Loughlin. The couple married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to Farrell the following year.
Quiz: Can you all of the Guinness Six Nations winning captains?
Our latest quiz invites you to identify those who have captained their nations to Guinness Six Nations glory. It's worth noting that in certain instances, there may be multiple captains from the same year due to factors such as injuries and rotation.
Surnames only will be accepted.
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