Just over six months after retiring in a blaze of glory in 2014, it seemed as though Jonny Wilkinson got a little ahead of himself for the first time in his life.
England’s World Cup-winning number 10 was widely expected to be honoured with a knighthood in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s honours list and even tweeted out what looked like the gist of a humble acceptance speech.
The European and French champion with Toulon did manage to row back on his original (now deleted) Tweet to offer congratulations to all the non-perfect people who did make it on this year’s list.
Maybe next year, JW.
5 more retired rugby players who are in the shape of their life
These retired rugby players put us 20- and 30-somethings to shame when it comes to fitness.
1. Jonathan Davies – 58
Less Guinness and more hard work has seen the former Wales star transform himself during lockdown. He looks incredible!