5 rugby stars' body transformations, including player Eddie Jones called 'grossly overweight'

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Friday, 02 July 2021 at 17:49
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Luther Burrell's transformation from a 'grossly overweight' centre to a hench, physical freak was made all the more impressive when he revealed just how he works out in the gym.

#1. Luther Burrell

The centre missed out on Eddie Jones’ first squad for the Six Nations Grand Slam triumph in 2016 with the Aussie labelling him “grossly overweight”.
He revealed his incredible body transformation online yesterday saying in the caption…
‘Putting a picture up like this for me was very challenging and potentially very embarrassing. It can sometimes put you in a vulnerable position…. So I seriously can’t thank everyone enough for contacting me, showing interest in my continued journey and also being kind I’m still smashing through messages, so please bare with me if I haven’t yet got back to you. •’

#2. David Pocock

The Wallabies legend started out as an skinny 78kg teen who worked day in and day out to transform himself, with his size and strength came at a cost, Pocock told Australian Story.
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#3. Matt Dunning

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.
He looks amazing.
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#4. Jonathan Davies

Less Guinness and more hard work has seen the former Wales star transform himself during lockdown.
Davies is an active user on Instagram and recently treated his followers to this extraordinary snap with this caption.
“Really enjoying my training with @craighawkins_pt less Guinness and hard work. Fun though. ”

#5 Vicky Fleetwood

England flanker/hooker Fleetwood was always a fitness freak, but during lockdown she has taken it to another level. She's been documenting her journey, sharing training routines and recipe ideas on her Instagram along the way.

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