11 of the best nicknames at the 2019 Rugby World Cup: Girthmister, Rikishi, Sausage, Teletubby... - Page 2 of 3 - Ruck

11 of the best nicknames at the 2019 Rugby World Cup: Girthmister, Rikishi, Sausage, Teletubby…

5. Ken Owens (Wales) – The Sherrif

In a nod to his grandfather having been mayor of Carmarthen and council chairman, Scarlets hooker Ken Owens is The Sheriff. Also known as Cannonball Ken for his ball carrying.

6. James O’Connor (Australia) – Justin Bieber

No explanation required.

7.  Wyn Jones (Wales) – Sausage 

Was telling a teammate how he had a friend who hated the very same nickname. Days later it became his own. Bad move. null

8. Jamie George (England) – Girthmister/Stavros 

The England star got these nicknames early in his International career due to his size. Seems a bit harsh.

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