James Haskell has a song out... and it's actually pretty good!

The 35-year-old's personality shone through during his career, which included stints in Japan and France, 77 England caps, and two memorable spells at Wasps.

Since his retirement from playing in 2019, he has dabbled in MMA, appeared in I'm a Celebrity..., become a star on the 'House of Rugby' podcast and achieved a Sunday Times bestseller with his autobiography: 'What a Flanker'.

But he has always had a love of music and has played to audiences of up to 5,000 people across Europe over the past seven years - you can find regular live DJ sets from the man himself on jameshaskell.com.

The Coronavirus lockdown has allowed him the chance to indulge in music production and now, fresh from signing a record deal, the former flanker has released his first track.

Check it out on your usual streaming platforms or have a listen on YouTube here:

1. Tim Payne – One of the most hard-working props there has been. Just a complete team man in the way that he plays the game and a very strong scrummager.

2. Trevor Leota – Easily the best hooker I’ve played with. He had the complete skill-set and he put in some of the biggest hits I’ve seen.

3. Paul Doran Jones – I’ve got to go for my old mate Paul. Another very good scrummager, and surprisingly he’s in pretty good shape for a prop – there aren’t many with a six pack but he’s one of them.

4. Simon Shaw – Shawsy is one of the best I’ve played with. A fantastic pro with great hands and great aerial prowess – and a great bloke as well.

5. Chris Jack – A world class lock who would make an ideal partnership with Shawsy. He has ability like no other lock I’ve seen.

6. Schalk Burger – A player who shows absolutely no regard for his body. He is just so incredibly physical and it is so tough playing against him.

7. Richie McCaw – The thing that has stood out for me is his decision-making at the breakdown,  knowing when to compete for the ball, to clear out or to get back in the line, he always makes the right decision and he’s been doing it for years.

8. Lawrence Dallaglio – There were a number of competitors but I’ve got to show a bit of loyalty to Lawrence. He’d be captain in this team, his leadership was incredible and was someone I really looked up to coming through at Wasps.

9. Danny Care – I just love the way he plays. The energy and the skill that he brings. Some of his footballing skills are just amazing and he’s got good chat as well.

10. Jonny Wilkinson – Another who just constantly sets the standard. Close call with Dan Carter but I have to go for Jonny because of his attitude and the way he gives his all for the cause.

DID YOU KNOW? James Haskell is married to television presenter Chloe Madeley; the couple started dating in 201

12. Ma’a Nonu – I played with him in Japan and he’s another great bloke off the pitch and on it he has some fantastic skills. He can tackle, pass, kick and he’s a real handful.

13. Tamati Ellison – Another I played with in Japan. Ultra-professional and if it wasn’t for injuries I’m sure he’d have won more New Zealand caps.

11. Rupeni Caucau – Just an incredible player who would score incredible tries. He could look like a 40-year-old builder with his belly hanging out but he could still turn it on.

14. Alesana Tuilagi – I was pretty mortified when I found out he’s coming back to the Premiership with Newcastle a few years back. Just when you think you’re in the clear, the Tuilagis all start coming back. So, so powerful.

15. Jason Robinson – What incredible footwork. I remember an England session at the 2007 World Cup and he was getting frustrated during a sidestepping drill. Mark Cueto just turned to him to explain not everyone had feet like him.