One of the United States’ most decorated rugby players of all time is getting an up-close look at the WWE Performance Center this week in Orlando, Fla.
At the invitation of WWE scouts, retired flanker Todd Clever is in Orlando to check out the world-renowned training facility.
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Clever holds the distinction of being the first American to play in Super Rugby competition.
Here’s what you need to know about U.S. rugby legend @ToddsClever‘s visit to the @WWEPerformCtr! https://t.co/fL2UHHxZ4k
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 6, 2018
He is also the most capped player in U.S. history, meaning he has appeared in more games at the international level than any other American.
Nicknamed “Captain America” for his many stints captaining the Eagles (the United States’ national rugby team), Clever announced his retirement from rugby last June.
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Prior to that, he spent 11 years in professional competition, including playing for clubs in England, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Clever is the latest luminary from the pitch to visit the WWE PC. South African hooker Ethienne Reynecke worked out alongside NXT athletes last November, and Australian wing Daniel Vidot took part in an invitation-only tryout in October.