4. British Lions
He is regarded as one of the best players to never wear the Lions jersey, However, he did play against them as part of a Barbarians XV in 2013.
5. Still playing
Since retiring, Tindall has gone back to grassroots rugby and is playing and coaching with amateur club Minchinhampton RFC, who compete in Gloucester 2. Tindall made his debut against Gloucester All Blues in October 2014. Minchinhampton RFC is conveniently located for Tindall next to Gatcombe Park where he lives.
RUGBY: Former England and Gloucester legend Mike Tindall inspires Minchinhampton https://t.co/IptMJdW9kq pic.twitter.com/xtsNIH9Enp
— Cirencester/Cotswold (@CirencesteRR) March 6, 2017
6. Naughty boy
Tindall has two criminal convictions for drunk-driving
7. Dwarf-throwing
On 11 November 2011, Tindall was fined £25,000 by the Rugby Football Union and was removed from its elite player squad as a result of his throwing a dwarf in Queenstown, New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.