Remembering the outrageous England XV from Rugby Aid in 2015
Rugby NewsTuesday, 08 September 2020 at 12:46
With Soccer Aid 2020 going ahead over the weekend and raising a lot of money, we thought it timely to look back at the interesting selection England last fielded in Rugby Aid 2015.
The game was in aid of RUGBY FOR HEROES of which England captain Mike Tindall MBE is Patron.
The Rest of the World ultimately won the match 36-29 at Twickenham Stoop.
One of the standout moments of the game was Jamie Laing (Actor Made In Chelsea) being absolutely smashed by former All Black Brad Thorn.
The England team also included included choreographer and television personality Louie Spence, Martin Offiah (Ex Rugby Star TV), Paul Sculthorpe MBE (Rugby), Vassos Alexander (Radio 2/5 Live), Gary Beadle (Celebrity Geordie Shore) Harry Judd (McBusted), JB Gill (JLS), ) Rav Wilding (TV Presenter), Terry Hollands (England’s Strongest Man), Kelvin Fletcher (Actor Emmerdale), Tom Parker (Pop Star The Wanted ) Dion Dublin (Footballer & TV presenter) .
JOIN THE RUCK:
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!
TRENDING
LATEST NEWS
LATEST COMMENTS
Loading