Yeovil Town is being taken over by a group called SU Glovers, which includes a former England rugby player who participated in the 2007 World Cup final.
Paul Sackey, who played in 22 matches for England and scored four tries during their journey to the final in France over 15 years ago, retired in 2014 and is now involved in football.
In footage shared by Yeovil, Sackey explained: “We love the history of the club. We’ve done a lot of research and background on the club and we love it.
“It’s got such a passionate fanbase. It’s a big club but the position it’s in now, it’s probably too big for this place, so we want to bring [the club] back to where it needs to be.”
DID YOU KNOW? Sackey has two brothers, Eddie and Kojo, and two sisters, Beverly and Annabel. In 2006, Paul set up his own car-sourcing business, finding and selling top-of-the-range cars including, in one case, a £330,000 Reliant Robin
5 England rugby players now making it big in business after smart investments
With the time in elite sport forever shortening, rugby players would be smart to look to the future and invest in businesses too, like these current and ex-pros…
When they’re not smashing each other on the pitch, rugby players with one eye on the future could do worse than taking steps into the world of business.
If they’re lucky, professionals might enjoy careers lasting about 15 years in the sport – and taking up a job as a coach or media pundit after retirement isn’t for everyone.
No sector has been left unturned by players from across all levels of the game in their investments as they seek to set themselves up for life and regain focus after hanging up their boots.
Here’s some of the most prominent rugby players to have made waves in business.
Jack Nowell
The England and Exeter Chiefs winger is the co-owner of The Swordfish Inn back in his hometown of Cornwall.
Sitting on the harbourfront, the pub has been a favourite of local fishermen, artists and visitors alike for as long as anyone cares to remember and is well-known for its rugged charm and atmosphere.
He is also a director of MUSTARD Clothing.
