England World Cup legend comes out of retirement for one last match
Rugby NewsSaturday, 11 June 2022 at 09:08
England's World Cup-winning prop Phil Vickery joined some of the biggest and most popular names in Welsh rugby in turning out at The Gnoll on Friday night for James Hook's testimonial.
Other legends who took to the field included Wales legend Shane Williams, Colin Charvis and Alan Bateman.
James Hook Key Stats
- 2 Time Anglo Welsh Cup Winner
- 148 Ospreys Caps – 841 Points
- 78 Gloucester Caps – 294 Points
- 68 Perpignan Caps – 801 Points
- 62 Neath RFC Caps – 816 Points
- Barbarians 2013
- Welsh 7s 2006 – Commonwealth Games Plate Winner
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LIST | Rugby internationals who lost a ton of weight in retirement
Below is a look at five players who lost a ton of weight after their rugby union careers ended.
1. Phil Vickery (England)
The World Cup-winning prop has transformed his body since hanging up his boots. Vickery, who won the 2011 series of Celebrity Masterchef, has recently opened his new Cheltenham restaurant, No.3, after the Coronavirus pandemic delayed first orders. He's literally half the man he used to be.
2. Matt Dunning (Australia)
When he was a prop for the Wallabies Matt Dunning weighed 130kg and was constantly mocked for his tubby frame. But since retiring from rugby union the 35-year-old has lost a staggering 40kg, dropping from 25 per cent body fat to just 11 per cent in six months.
3. James Haskell (England)
The former England flanker - who signed for MMA promotion Bellator last August - after his retirement from rugby has dropped a ton of weight ahead of his first fight. A trip into I'm A Celebrity Get Me out Of here sure did help him get lean. This sort of diet isn't recommended.
4. Lee Mears (England)
The former Bath and England international rugby player retired from the game due to a life-threatening heart condition. Trying to stay healthy has since became a priority and it's fair to say he's looking amazing!
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