Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies turns 60 but is in the shape of his life

Of course, there’s the excuse that not having to train on a daily basis is a reason for failing to maintain the shape they were in during their playing days. However, there are some that give the impression they have retired too early.

Over the past decade or so, rugby fans across the globe have had to say goodbye to a number of players who decided it was time to hang up their boots and focus their attentions on a new career, thus paving the way for the next generation.

Coaching and or punditry is the most popular choice among many ex-pros after calling it a day. Some don’t permanently stay away from the action completely as you’ll often see many feature in charity games which they are usually the best player and sail through 80 minutes as if they were back playing the professional game.

With that said, here are five retired players who are definitely still fitter than you.

Less Guinness and more hard work has seen the former Wales star transform himself during lockdown. He looks incredible!

The former England centre has shared a photo of his current physique and it’s impressive to say the least!

Since retiring from rugby union the prophas lost a staggering 40kg, dropping from 25 per cent body fat to just 11 per cent. What an incredible weight loss with the Aussie undoubtedly in the shape of his life.

Since hanging up his boots in 2015, McCaw has become obsessed with ultra-hardcore marathons, and he has needed to shift a lot of that weight to give him a speed advantage.

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.