Mike Tindall came agonisingly close to former Australian cricketer David Boon’s record of 54 cans of lager on a flight between Australia and England, it was revealed back in 2003.
The former England centre, who is back down under for 2022 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, reportedly consumed “close to 50” cans as the victorious England side returned to the UK.
Will Greenwood confirmed that his midfield partner had fallen short of the record despite a valiant effort.
Embed from Getty ImagesHe said: “You can rest assured David Boon’s record is still standing,” he said.
“Tinds had a real go at it but we wanted to leave the Aussies with at least one title to hang on to.”
The Mirror also said Tindall returned with the best anecdote after the 2003 tournament.
“When asked what was going through his mind when he swept Aussie captain George Gregan off his feat, he said: ‘I just thought, He’s not very heavy. Where should I put him?'”
Mike Tindall Facts:
- Tindall is married to Zara Phillips, the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal, and the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
- 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.
- Tindall, whose nose was famously broken at least eight times during his rugby career, underwent a surgery in 2018 which fixed the fractures.
- Mike’s sometimes nickname is “The Fridge” due to his sizeable 6ft 2inch bulk.
- Every year since 2013, Mike has hosted an event called ISPS HANDA Mike Tindall Celebrity Golf Classic, where several celebrities come together to raise money and awareness for disability groups and in aid of curing Parkinson’s disease
Jason Leonard’s Drinking XV | Legend picks his top boozers
England legend Jason Leonard has picked his drinking XV of players from down the years that he’d want with him for long sessions and it’s brilliant.
Although he did make sure to pick a designated driver, which we say is VERY sensible.