2. Joe Launchbury (England) – Supermarket
After being released by Harlequins aged 18, the future England second-row ended up getting a job in the local Sainsbury’s to ensure he could continue his rugby career with National 2 North side Worthing. He worked in the bakery section and says it was a ‘good grounding’ for him and made him appreciate what hard work is
3. Emily Scarratt (England Women) – Teacher
The England women’s star was a PE teacher at King Edward’s School Birmingham, following in the footsteps of fellow England rugby international Natasha Hunt, but like many of her national teammates, she left her job in order to become a full-time professional rugby player. She famously lifted the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2014.
